Assistant Manager – Business Development (Electronic Warfare)

Role Summary:
Own the Simulators account vertical end-to-end — from opportunity identification through proposal submission and post-award project tracking — as the primary point of ownership within the client-facing team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take complete ownership and control of all leads generated within the Simulators department — from first contact to closure.
• Create and maintain a case file for every lead/opportunity, capturing all relevant client, technical, and commercial details.
• Generate client correspondence — letters, emails, and formal communication — for each case.
• Engage directly with clients through calls and meetings to understand requirements and build the relationship.
• Prepare and circulate Minutes of Meeting (MoM) for all client and internal meetings.
• Discuss and finalize pursuit strategy for each opportunity in coordination with the Senior Manager / Manager.
• Track every case end-to-end — lead, proposal, negotiation, and award/closure — ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Own the full proposal lifecycle for Simulators-related bids, coordinating with the Compliance & Proposal Writer as needed.
• Report case status, pipeline health, and key risks to the Senior Manager / Manager on a regular cadence.
• Conduct Trials/Demonstrations for the end user.
Requirements:
• Ex-Serviceman.
• Have worked in EW/EME/Signals/AAD or equivalent departments of MoD.
• Experience in proposal management, or account management, ideally in defence/simulation-related industries.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes (RFP/RFI/EOI) and government/defence procurement is a plus.
• Strong understanding of DAP and other procurement procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office / CRM tools.
NOTE: Ex-Servicemen with relevant civil work experience are preferred. Interested candidates may share their updated CVs at recruitment3@zentechnologies.com

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