VP, Defense Sales & Strategic Growth

magniX USA Inc; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation + shutdown + sick time + 11 (

401K with 9.5% company contribution

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and a

Catered lunches and quarterly company

Job summary

magniX in Everett, WA seeks a VP of Sales, Defense to own the defense commercial strategy and build a pipeline with primes, agencies, and allies. This onsite role requires travel, dealmaking, and closing defense contracts.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to ensure timely delivery while navigating export controls (ITAR/EAR) and CMMC requirements. A bachelor's degree and 8+ years in senior sales are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with 8+ years of experience in sales or business development at a senior level.
• 5+ years of experience selling into defense, government, or defense-adjacent markets, ideally with direct experience in defense procurement cycles.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Map and prioritize defense and government electrification opportunities, including energy storage, mobility platforms, and mission-critical power systems.
• Develop and implement a sales strategy and pipeline for the vertical, in alignment with magniX's overall commercial strategy set by the CCO.
• Build and maintain relationships with defense primes, program offices, government agencies, and allied military procurement organizations.
• Act as an evangelist for the magniX brand within the vertical.
• Identify and pursue new defense contract opportunities, partnering with magniX's compliance and legal teams to navigate export control and security requirements.
• Identify, initiate, lead, and close sales opportunities in line with the company's overall strategic plan and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to ensure the timely delivery of products and services committed to customers.
• Create, track, and maintain competitive market data specific to the vertical.
• Prepare and deliver regular sales and pipeline reports to the CCO.
• Partner with marketing to develop vertical-specific literature, value propositions, and trade show presence.

Skills

Defense sales

Senior relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

magniX in Everett, WA seeks a VP of Sales, Defense to own the defense commercial strategy and build a pipeline with primes, agencies, and allies. This onsite role requires travel, dealmaking, and closing defense contracts.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to ensure timely delivery while navigating export controls (ITAR/EAR) and CMMC requirements. A bachelor's degree and 8+ years in senior sales are required.