Strategic USMC Business Development Director

Persistent Systems, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) match

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Mental health benefits

Pet discounts

Job summary

Persistent Systems, LLC seeks a Director of Business Development for the USMC to grow and maintain strategic customer relationships, capture new business, and manage high-revenue accounts. You will develop and implement strategies to expand the customer base globally and coordinate with Sales and Engineering on opportunities.

The role requires deep Marine Corps domain knowledge, strong proposal and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% to meet clients and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an Information Technology or Communications Planner role in the United States Marine Corps.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) and network theory.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Geographically located near Camp Lejeune, NC or Camp Pendleton, CA.
• Ability to obtain United States Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential new customers; manage and develop existing customer relationships.
• Develop sales strategies and unique selling propositions to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to identify new product opportunities.
• Present solutions to meet customer needs and ensure satisfaction; retain key accounts.
• Create business proposals, handle initial negotiations, and close deals as part of a team.
• Identify industry events and trade shows to expand the customer base.
• Travel to trade shows to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships.
• Deliver presentations to large groups of internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to sales-administrative processes for clear communication with operations.

Skills

RF theory

USMC IT/Communications Planner

Travel up to 50%

US Security Clearance

Near Camp Lejeune / Pendleton

BD sales strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

Persistent Systems, LLC seeks a Director of Business Development for the USMC to grow and maintain strategic customer relationships, capture new business, and manage high-revenue accounts. You will develop and implement strategies to expand the customer base globally and coordinate with Sales and Engineering on opportunities.

The role requires deep Marine Corps domain knowledge, strong proposal and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% to meet clients and events.