Business Development Manager, Military Programs

Location:

San Diego, CA, US, 92121

Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Jul 3, 2026

Job Description:

About Us:

Join AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in cutting-edge programmable power solutions and systems. We specialize in designing and delivering precision AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, power subsystems, and compliance test solutions. If you're ready to work at the forefront of differentiated power technologies, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-tech environment!

Job Summary:

The Business Development Manager will manage all military programs in collaboration with sales and business management. The main scope of this position is to work with the various military programs to promote PPP products and the company itself to realize sales. Responsible for driving sales within existing and new military programs, assist with product definition based on customer requirements, collecting and analyzing data, and improving the overall customer experience. The Military Programs Manager is responsible for ensuring customer needs are understood and satisfied, for the assigned programs as well as new and developing programs. This position reports to the Director of Business Development

Key Responsibilities:

Learn and understand each program’s business and technical needs and wants

Work collaboratively with the business to define and implement program needs

Discuss and demonstrate PPP technology

Ensure steady and organized follow-up on sales opportunities through emails, phone calls, etc. to ensure the expected level of sales

Report progress of all ongoing activities on a weekly basis during team opportunity review

Diligently utilize the CRM system to maintain record of communications, quoting, meetings, demonstrations and current/accurate forecasting

Work collaboratively with regional manager to close program business and develop new program business

Develop a large network of contacts and clients within the designated programs

Participate in trade shows, technical events, open-house, sales meetings and other sales events

Ability to travel approximately 50% of working days, most travel will be via Air.

Minimum Qualifications:

BS in Electrical Engineering or other relvant technical degree preferred

MBA with Marketing concentration desirable

5 years of experience in sales in a manufacturing/technology environment and military program flow

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in B2B technical sales, past Military programs sales management a plus

Strong facilitation skills, including ability to negotiate both internally and when customer-facing, on commercial and technical matters.

Self-directed and independent work ethic; measure and report progress against defined objectives

Meticulous critical thinking skills; objective approach to analysis and total business impact.

Excellent written skills appropriate for documents suitable for publication

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and exemplary moral character

What’s in It for You:

Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off

Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k), plus matching

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact

Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

This is a remote role.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at:

Programmable Power: https://www.programmablepower.com/

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Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 130,000

Salary Maximum: 170,000

Incentive: 1288

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.