US Defense BD Director: Maritime AI & Autonomy Growth

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

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