Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedReady to make an impact and drive growth? We’re looking for a strategic, relationship-driven Regional Engagement Leader to lead new opportunities, expand partnerships, and shape the future of our business for our European and Americas region. If you thrive on creating connections, spotting market potential, and turning ideas into results, this role is your chance to lead bold growth initiatives that support critical customer missions.
Our ideal candidate brings deep expertise in defence and aerospace business capture, along with Uncrewed Air Systems business development experience, excels at building and expanding relationships with key industry and government influencers, and takes a proactive, innovative approach to driving growth. This role partners closely across programs and functions and is committed to collaboration and customer success. You’ll balance strategic vision with hands-on execution—diving into the details with your teams while keeping a sharp focus on where the industry and our customers are headed next.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Drive the creation, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the engagement strategy and business development efforts for Insitu’s growth efforts with the European and Americas region
Lead the long-term positioning and capture execution of Company product and services offerings for regional assignment
Oversee business capture opportunities; execute strategies and tactics to foster business growth with acceptable margins
Assist in preparing bids and proposals by developing themes and discriminators, coordinating the efforts of internal stakeholders, reviewing the statement of work, cost estimates, executive summary and pricing, and gaining the approval of Insitu’s executive leadership
Leverage resources and knowledge of Insitu’s products, services, processes and operations to support customer commitments and foster business growth
Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional customers, stakeholders, and key business affiliates to become trusted business partner
Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to develop technical capabilities to align to market requirements
Partner with Marketing, Strategy, and technical product leaders to proactively engage and influence new and existing customers
Mentor and guide Business Development specialists in the execution of regional engagement and capture strategy
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
3-5 years’ experience as a business development director or senior-level specialist, with a track record of successful business capture
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, guide, and influence teams both directly and indirectly
Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills to assess market conditions and business performance
General understanding of the targeted customer and/or regional market
Ability to balance the enterprise, business unit, and customer goals to meet and drive the Long-Range Business Plan (LRBP)
Good interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and a relentless customer focus
Strong organisational skills with the capacity to balance competing demands
Experience in maintaining relationships with executives, customer decision-makers, and industry partners
Ability to develop in-depth knowledge of customer business, culture, requirements and related topics to gain competitive advantage
Familiarity with Industrial Offset obligations, including planning, negotiation, implementation, and reporting with government or industry partners
Familiarity with then US Government FMS/FMF process
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Previous experience working with defence customers in market segment
Previous experience with unmanned aircraft systems
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce software
Typical Education/Experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce software
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to acquire a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)