Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems. The Business Development Lead (Defense) is an integral contributor to Rocket’s growth strategy, leading the expansion of the company’s footprint across specific Department of War (DoW) branches.
Responsibilities
- Drive the growth of a UX Design and development company focused on mission-critical applications and systems for the Department of War (DoW)
- Lead the expansion of the company’s footprint across specific Department of War (DoW) branches
- Identify and capture new business opportunities
- Build and maintain positive relationships with large defense primes and government entities
- Steer the pipeline for continued growth
- Ensure Rocket maximizes the value provided to our defense partners while maintaining a healthy and robust business development pipeline
- Establish and grow strategic relationships with Dept of War program leaders, defense industrial base primes, and other small non-traditional companies
- Network at professional events and meetings to represent Rocket and its services
Skills
- 5+ years of proven business development, account management, or similar sales experience specifically within the defense sector
- Deep domain expertise in the Federal and Dept of War domains, including a state-of-the-market understanding of unique technologies, trends, personnel, and branch-specific technological needs
- Ability to establish and grow strategic relationships with Dept of War program leaders, defense industrial base primes, and other small non-traditional companies
- Exceptional networking skills with the ability to establish trust and new connections within the DoW and industry quickly
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with a high comfort level presenting to high-level stakeholders and public speaking
- Understanding and awareness of emerging trends in UX Design and Development
- Ability to attend and network at professional events and meetings to represent Rocket and its services an average of one week per month
- US Citizenship is required; must be able to obtain a DoW Security Clearance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Dedicated Health Advocate
- Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Professional Development Funds
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
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