Rocket Communications, Inc.

Business Development Lead – Defense

Rocket Communications, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $97,000 - $141,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.
  • Understand the technical nuances of Rocket’s projects as well as the broader defense environment.
  • Identify and capture new business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with large defense primes and government entities.
  • Steer the pipeline for continued growth, ensuring Rocket maximizes value provided to defense partners while maintaining a robust business development pipeline.
  • Work will have a direct impact on the success of the business and team members.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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 to forward-think and prepare Rocket to gain more business.
  • 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
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual Professional Development Funds
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentaccount managementsales experienceUX designUX developmentpresentation skillsnetworking skills
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationtrust establishmentpublic speaking
Certifications
DoW Security Clearance