About the Role

As corporate representative the role develops and manages Lockheed Martin corporate engagement, business development, strategy and coordination of relationships in the nominated countries, representing the full breadth of Lockheed Martin to senior leaders, customers, partners and other key stakeholders. As Country executive, the role strengthen the Lockheed Martin image as one company and increase understanding and support for Lockheed Martin goals, business pursuits and objectives. The role requires experience in senior professional positions and the ability to represent the entire group portfolio of products and systems. 

Responsibilities:

Represent Lockheed Martin with key Government , political, industrial and military stakeholders and develop and maintain positive and appropriate relationships with them in coordination with the Business Areas;

Provide political, military and economic situational reports to Lockheed Martin executives;

Supporting to develop and implement Lockheed Martin strategies in the countries;

Promote industrial relationships and identify strategic partnerships;

Support Business Areas in identifying new opportunities as well supporting current programs;

Develop an understand the regional procurement environment, and identify business opportunities;

Plan and coordinate events and activities to support the Corporation’s business development and government relations goal;.

Position LM as one company through Events, Seminars, Sponsorships and Donations.

The job requires excellent written and spoken English and to be fully mobile to travel as required.  High ethical standards and the ability to work well in a multi-cultural team is key.  The  background in the defence industry, military  and government is clearly and advantage.

The role works to strenghten Lockheed Martin customer relationships and support development and delivery of corporate strategy in the region.  As part of the  GBD International team, and reporting to the Director for Western Europe, the position supports the profitable growth of Lockheed Martin business in the three countries.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Understanding of public relations and communication . 

Strong ability to build successful business relationships with all levels of stakeholders in both public and private sectors;  

Excellent knowledge and understanding of Government , political and military decision processes and requirements.

A team player who can work well with international multi-cultural teams, committed to personal excellence, ethical behavior and integrity;

Knowledge and experience of successfully working and thriving in a fast paced environment;

Ability to manage multiple lines of work concurrently;

A high degree of flexibility and the availability to travel frequently in the region and occasionally elsewhere within Europe and to the US;  

Self-motivation and the ability to operate in a virtual team with minimal guidance;

Strong organisational skills and the flexibility to respond quickly to multiple requests from across the whole corporation

Excellent English language skills;

Job Reference Number9861BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week40

Working Schedule

Standard Hours

CountryItaly

Clearance Required for Role

EMEA Verification Check

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?No

Business Environment

Global Business Development (GBD) International Europe is part of Lockheed Martin which is headquartered in Bethesda Maryland. GDB International Europe is based in London and has regional offices across Europe. We are a lean, dynamic and agile team covering a wide breadth of business across the whole region representing the Corporate. This post covers Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal and works closely and pro-actively with both GBD International Europe and US colleagues.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.