Defense Business Development Director

Seanews is a trading name of Trade Journals Ltd; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Trade Journals Ltd. seeks a Defence Business Development Director to spearhead expansion into the United States market for a cutting-edge maritime defence AI platform.

You will drive commercial leadership, identify opportunities, and close deals with DoD stakeholders, defence contractors, and naval researchers. The role requires an autonomous, revenue-driven professional with a proven track record in winning business in US defence, an established DoD network, and the ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• Proven success in winning business and closing deals in US defence market.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial solutions.
• Strong DoD stakeholder engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead expansion into the U.S. defence sector and drive revenue growth.
• Identify, pursue, and close new opportunities across maritime defence domains.
• Engage with DoD stakeholders, defence contractors, naval R&D organisations, and integrators.
• Own the full BD lifecycle from lead generation to contract closure.

Skills

Commercial BD

Revenue gen.

DoD network

Autonomy mindset

Self-motivated

Job description

# Defense Business Development DirectorUnited States of AmericaPosted 14 days agoMid LevelJob DescriptionDefense Business Development Director - USA MarketOur client is a highly innovative, market-leading organisation specializing in a passive optical perception suite - an advanced computer vision system delivering robust situational awareness for mission-critical maritime defence operations.This AI platform supports a wide range of applications, including Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) navigation, contested environments, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), fleet protection, coastal monitoring, and port and harbour defence.In this strategic role, you will lead expansion into the U.S. defence sector, with a strong emphasis on commercial leadership and business development execution. You will be responsible for identifying, pursuing, and closing new opportunities across maritime defence, including autonomous navigation, ISR, denied-area awareness, and fleet/base protection.This role requires a highly commercial, revenue-driven business developer. You must bring proven experience in winning business, driving growth, and owning the full BD lifecycle within the U.S. defence market.Equally critical is your ability to operate as a self-sufficient, self-starting, and autonomous professional with a strong internal drive to succeed and scale a business. You will engage directly with DoD stakeholders, defence contractors, naval R&D organisations, and integrators, building partnerships that align with the company's long-term vision.Key Requirements:Demonstrated success in commercial business development and revenue generation within U.S. defenceStrong track record of capturing and closing deals, particularly in AI, autonomy, ISR, or maritime domainsEstablished network across DoD, Navy, USMC, SOCOM, or Coast GuardAbility to translate technical capabilities into commercially viable solutionsHighly autonomous, proactive, and growth-driven mindsetU.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearanceIf you are a commercially focused business builder who thrives in autonomy and wants to play a key role in scaling a cutting-edge defence technology company, this opportunity offers significant impact and growth.Follow this link to apply directly to me for a confidential discussion