Public Sector Business Development Lead
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
We are building the real-world J.A.R.V.I.S. for materials R&D ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
You will team up with us to design and build a comprehensive web-based platform (think Auto Desk, SAP, Adobe Creative Cloud, Azure ML Studio) for digital materials R&D. You will team up with us to identify market opportunities and build relationships with public sector entities - Governmental Agencies, Research Organizations, etc. from the ground up. We have a set of public sector partners, and you will explore growth and business development opportunities with them, and source new ones.
Your career with us will be aimed at a 4-5 year (or longer) period and rapid growth. Example candidates may be established professionals looking for a significant ownership stake and creative breadth in their next venture, or bright early-career applicants able to learn quickly. Having a Rolodex of existing connections in the materials, chemicals and cloud computing industries is a plus.
Successful candidates will continue into leadership roles as we grow.
This is a full-time permanent position.
Responsibilities- prepare proposals for funding
- strategic planning of the company activities in biz dev and sales
- communication with potential customers, sourcing new leads
- collect, organize, and relay customer feedback to the product team
- hiring and growing the team
- drive early-stage adoption in a new and highly innovative vertical
- realize your ambitions, grow, and make an impact in a meaningful way
- unique timing (proven concept, ready to scale, favorable market conditions)
- bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience selling technical products.
- existing proven track in enterprise sales (cloud, materials or related)
- prior startup experience, including business development
- strong knowledge of sales automation tools
- experience driving product vision, go-to-market strategy, and design discussions.
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or related field
- Experience creating strategic BD roadmaps, working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience managing day-to-day early product sales direction.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
Cloud infrastructure, software as a service, big data, or artificial intelligence/machine learning. - Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, Sales, Customer Support, Finance or Marketing.
- Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
- Extreme attention to detail
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
- $120,000 - $180,000 salary range
- Sizable commission on sales for the first 12 months
- 0.1 - 0.9% stock options
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