Job Description:
CTT, a Kratos' company, is looking for a Vice President of Sales & Marketing for its San Jose location.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.
At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.
Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for overseeing both the marketing and sales functions, and may also include overseeing business development and the organization’s service and support functions. Oversees and controls the activities of a complete functional area through multiple levels of management within the company. Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and approving changes to methods and practices. This position requires the ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Sets vision and direction through resource allocation decisions for a significant organization or business unit. Executive responsible for multiple functions, departments, and/or geographic marketplaces.
- Develops and implements strategic plans and objectives for the organization in alignment with corporate strategy; oversees direction and approves tactical administrative or operational policies and resource allocation decisions to ensure achievement of objectives.
- Develops strategic plans to ensure successful implementation of action plans and objectives where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company, competitive environment, technology and economic or social implications of organization activities.
- Participates in development of corporate methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
- Approves budgets and schedules to meet corporate requirements.
- Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Interactions frequently involve highly visible activities such as speaking to or negotiating with customers, influencing other executives and/or academics, lobbying regulators or policy makers and representing the organization on matters of great significance to the organization.
- Directs and controls the activities of a complete functional area through multiple levels of management within the company.
- Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and approving changes to methods and practices.
- Manages a team of directors and/or high-level individual contributors.
- Manages primarily through a team of second-level managers (aka Management Level 5 Directors).
- Reports to functional-area senior VP, global corporate functional leader or corporate C-level executive, such as CEO or President.
- Other job duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
- Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
- Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance, if needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 12 years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Office/open cubicle environment.
- Shop floor environment.
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as needed
Job Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEO Is The Law.
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