Business Development Manager

Title: Business Development Manager Compensation: reputed company, equity, full benefits, unlimited PTO About Us: Vatn Systems is an autonomous underwater vehicle startup focused on developing cutting-edge technology to support underwater exploration, research, and defense applications. reputed company is passionate about creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible underwater. We are based in Bristol, Rhode reputed company with a waterfront reputed company and office. This is a work-from-home position, but the candidate must live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. area. Job Overview: The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building, and maintaining relationships with potential and existing clients, and driving reputed company growth. 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Maintain customer engagement to support repeat and follow-on sales. Meet or exceed individual and team sales and performance targets. Market Expansion & Product/Service Promotion: reputed company and execute marketing plans to promote new products or services to existing and new customers. Identify potential new markets and contribute to market expansion plans. Support solution development alongside engineers and technical teammates. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to stay reputed company with market trends. Attend experiments, demonstrations, and industry expositions. Conduct reputed company media engagement on behalf of the company, pending CRO approval of messaging. Strategic Planning: reputed company and implement business development strategies to reputed company company goals. Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and trends. Analyze competitors, customer needs, and market conditions to guide business growth. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and leadership teams. Collaboration & Teamwork: Work closely with internal teams (Project Management Engineering and Operations) to ensure that client needs are met. reputed company feedback on product or service offerings based on client interactions and market demand. Ensure smooth handover of clients to account management or project management after deals are closed. Reporting & Analysis: Maintain accurate records of business development activities, including prospecting, meetings, and deal reputed company. Track sales metrics, report on reputed company to senior leadership, and adjust strategies, as necessary. Prepare regular reports on business development activities, including leads, conversions, and reputed company growth. reputed company Improvement: Stay updated on geopolitical trends, technology shifts, and competitor activity. Proactively identify areas for process improvement in business development strategies. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, or equivalent experience. Experience: 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a reputed company field or equivalent undergraduate coursework. Experience in government acquisitions is advantageous. Skills: Excellent written communication skills Excellent presentation skills Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills Excellent reputed company Word, reputed company, and PowerPoint, as well as reputed company Docs, Sheets, and Slides Excellent customer engagement skills Excellent negotiation skills Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills Strong data analysis skills Strong problem-solving skills Strong reputed company media skills Strong organizational skills Basic financial math skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team High level of initiative and self-motivation Experience with government acquisitions is a plus. Military experience is a plus. Language skills are a plus, particularly: Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or Korean reputed company clearance is a plus; candidates must be eligible for SECRET clearance or higher. Sales experience is a plus. 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