About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.The Director of Business Development for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is responsible for leading the Oshkosh Defense business development strategy, sales execution, and relationship management within the assigned regions. The ability to serve as a strategic leader through regional change, sales development, and life cycle business management is vital to this role. This individual must be able to understand the needs and issues of MENA customers and act as a liaison to promote and grow the business. Strong candidates will demonstrate connections in the defense industry which may include prior industry business development experience in the MENA region. This position plays a key role in Oshkosh Corporation’s long term business strategy.<h2>LOCATION</h2>Prefer Oshkosh, WI or Washington DC<h2>YOUR IMPACT</h2>(These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned)<ul><li>Lead high-impact strategic initiatives that address important business priorities, regional growth opportunities, operational challenges, and long term goals for Oshkosh Defense across the region.</li><li>Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with MENA customers, partners, suppliers, industry leaders, and government stakeholders to advance business development opportunities and demonstrate Oshkosh’s commitment to the region.</li><li>Maintain an environment of unquestionable ethical standards; comply with relevant US and MENA region law in business execution.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external resources across functions such as engineering, purchasing, quality, finance, contracts, supply chain, and marketing to achieve major objectives.</li><li>Ensure Oshkosh receives fair and consistent revenue while meeting MENA localization requirements.</li><li>Develops and recommends areas of opportunity across the company and represented region.</li><li>Prepare and present key updates, risks and issues, recommendations, and decision points to Oshkosh leadership, customers, partners, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that embodies The Oshkosh Way principles and supports the growth and development of Oshkosh Defense and its team members.</li><li>Drive opportunity identification, negotiations, execution planning, and performance management for current and prospective customers, partners, and suppliers throughout the region.</li><li>Manage project scope, cost, timelines, and risk assessment.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h2>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Development or a related field.</li><li>Ten (10) or more years of related experience OR Seven (7) or more years of related consulting experience.</li><li>Five (5) or more years of management experience.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 25%.</li></ul><h2>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in the field or in a related area; MBA preferred.</li><li>Fifteen (15) or more years of experience.</li><li>Prior experience working in or with a Manufacturing industry.</li><li>Prior experience in business development within the Middle East and North Africa Region</li><li>Fluency in English required; Hebrew, Arabic, and/or French language proficiency preferred to support engagement across the MENA region.</li><li>Experience traveling throughout the MENA region and effectively navigating regional business practices, logistics, cultures, and customer environments.</li><li>Experience developing, shaping, negotiating, and executing international business opportunities, contracts, partnerships, strategic agreements, security cooperation programs, export compliance frameworks.</li><li>Established relationships within the defense community, including government, military, industry, customer, and partner contacts across the MENA region.</li><li>Ability to conduct executive level presentations and facilitate group discussions to tackle complex problems.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and to impact others to move toward consensus.</li><li>Broad cross-functional skillset.</li><li>Very Strong analytical abilities.</li></ul>#LI-MC1Pay Range:$136,800.00 - $253,200.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Dir - Business Development (International)

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.The Director of Business Development for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is responsible for leading the Oshkosh Defense business development strategy, sales execution, and relationship management within the assigned regions. The ability to serve as a strategic leader through regional change, sales development, and life cycle business management is vital to this role. This individual must be able to understand the needs and issues of MENA customers and act as a liaison to promote and grow the business. Strong candidates will demonstrate connections in the defense industry which may include prior industry business development experience in the MENA region. This position plays a key role in Oshkosh Corporation’s long term business strategy.<h2>LOCATION</h2>Prefer Oshkosh, WI or Washington DC<h2>YOUR IMPACT</h2>(These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned)<ul><li>Lead high-impact strategic initiatives that address important business priorities, regional growth opportunities, operational challenges, and long term goals for Oshkosh Defense across the region.</li><li>Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with MENA customers, partners, suppliers, industry leaders, and government stakeholders to advance business development opportunities and demonstrate Oshkosh’s commitment to the region.</li><li>Maintain an environment of unquestionable ethical standards; comply with relevant US and MENA region law in business execution.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external resources across functions such as engineering, purchasing, quality, finance, contracts, supply chain, and marketing to achieve major objectives.</li><li>Ensure Oshkosh receives fair and consistent revenue while meeting MENA localization requirements.</li><li>Develops and recommends areas of opportunity across the company and represented region.</li><li>Prepare and present key updates, risks and issues, recommendations, and decision points to Oshkosh leadership, customers, partners, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that embodies The Oshkosh Way principles and supports the growth and development of Oshkosh Defense and its team members.</li><li>Drive opportunity identification, negotiations, execution planning, and performance management for current and prospective customers, partners, and suppliers throughout the region.</li><li>Manage project scope, cost, timelines, and risk assessment.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h2>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Development or a related field.</li><li>Ten (10) or more years of related experience OR Seven (7) or more years of related consulting experience.</li><li>Five (5) or more years of management experience.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 25%.</li></ul><h2>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in the field or in a related area; MBA preferred.</li><li>Fifteen (15) or more years of experience.</li><li>Prior experience working in or with a Manufacturing industry.</li><li>Prior experience in business development within the Middle East and North Africa Region</li><li>Fluency in English required; Hebrew, Arabic, and/or French language proficiency preferred to support engagement across the MENA region.</li><li>Experience traveling throughout the MENA region and effectively navigating regional business practices, logistics, cultures, and customer environments.</li><li>Experience developing, shaping, negotiating, and executing international business opportunities, contracts, partnerships, strategic agreements, security cooperation programs, export compliance frameworks.</li><li>Established relationships within the defense community, including government, military, industry, customer, and partner contacts across the MENA region.</li><li>Ability to conduct executive level presentations and facilitate group discussions to tackle complex problems.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and to impact others to move toward consensus.</li><li>Broad cross-functional skillset.</li><li>Very Strong analytical abilities.</li></ul>#LI-MC1Pay Range:$136,800.00 - $253,200.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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