Strategic Growth Director – Dual-Use Hardware

vigilant; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile team environment

Direct work with founders and engineers

Impact on national security and tech advancement

Job summary

A fast-growing technical services firm in Seattle is seeking a Business Development Director to lead outreach and growth efforts. This hybrid role involves developing marketing strategies for dual-use hardware companies and managing the sales cycle. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in business development within the hardware or defense sectors, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset to drive expansion efforts. Join a dynamic team to impact national security and commercial tech advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, sales, or marketing—preferably in hardware, robotics, or defense tech.
• Proven success in developing strategic relationships and closing complex service deals.
• Strong understanding of dual-use markets and the startup/OEM landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a localized marketing strategy for dual-use hardware companies in the Pacific Northwest.
• Build strategic relationships and drive service engagements.
• Own the full sales cycle—from lead generation to proposal development and contract close.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales skills

Marketing strategy

Communication skills

Project planning

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A fast-growing technical services firm in Seattle is seeking a Business Development Director to lead outreach and growth efforts. This hybrid role involves developing marketing strategies for dual-use hardware companies and managing the sales cycle. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in business development within the hardware or defense sectors, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset to drive expansion efforts. Join a dynamic team to impact national security and commercial tech advancement.