Business Development Manager
Job Description
If you are a driven and ambitious business development professional looking to represent a high-growth company at the forefront of innovation, then we should talk!
Who we are:
- FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
- We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world, aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
- We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations.
- Since 2015, we have successfully driven deep tech ventures with individuals, companies, universities, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.
What you’ll do:
At FedTech, you’ll be leading efforts to generate new business opportunities, working with prestigious clients like the DOD, DOE, NASA, DARPA, and top-tier startups. If you’re passionate about selling cutting-edge services in a high-reward environment and thrive on delivering results, we should talk.
Typical functions include:
- Hunting for New Business: Identify and pursue high-value opportunities across federal, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, focusing on defense, aerospace, clean tech, and technology commercialization.
- Sales Leadership: Drive revenue growth by closing deals and expanding FedTech’s footprint with key clients such as DOD, DOE, NASA, DARPA, and leading startups.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives, government leaders, and innovators, positioning FedTech as a trusted partner in delivering high-impact innovation services.
- Proposal and Contract Negotiation: Lead the development of winning proposals and negotiate contracts with key stakeholders to secure business and drive results.
- Market Expansion: Leverage market research to identify emerging trends and new client needs, positioning FedTech as the go-to solution for innovation services.
- Growth-Oriented Collaboration: Partner with the growth marketing team to align messaging, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies that accelerate business development efforts.
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- 3-5 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role, with a demonstrated track record of closing deals and delivering results in high-growth environments.
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree(STEM preferred)
- Experience with government contracting (GovCon), particularly within DOD, DOE, NASA, DARPA, and related agencies.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at the executive level.
- Knowledge of technology commercialization, including accelerators, startup studios, and tech transfers, is a plus.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple sales opportunities, and drive revenue growth in a competitive market.
Our Values:
- Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
- Unity: We treat our clients, team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
- Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
- Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client, team partners and partners first
- Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action
Compensation:
- Base salary range: 100-120k
- Opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus, along with the ability to earn equity
- A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, flexible PTO, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation, wellness reimbursements, flexible work arrangements, amongst others.
Location:
Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, and 2 days remote).
Travel:
Ability and willingness to travel domestically (15-20%)