Business Development Director The Business Development Director has primary responsibility for ensuring that the performance center sales plan (AOP) is achieved and will report directly to the Performance Center Director. Drive and execute sales plans to focus on Bookings, winning new business and building the backlog to support AOP / site LRP growth objectives. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Job Summary The Business Development Director will support proposal execution working with the appropriate performance center teams and provide sales leadership by: Maintaining knowledge of market trends, competitive actions, product needs, and customer base to support AOP and site objectives. Preparing and presenting sales and marketing proposals and perform technical presentations. Negotiating contracts and develop proposals as required. Establishing sales goals and develop sales plans. Representing DCO at trade shows, conferences, seminars, and technical symposiums as required. Traveling as required to support customer relationships and activities. Other duties as assigned