Federal Business Development Associate

Near Space Labs is seeking a dynamic Federal Business Development Associate to join their revenue team. The role involves creating and managing new opportunities, building a government strategy, and disrupting the remote sensing industry. The successful candidate will work independently, contribute to internal and external partners, and support existing customer relationships. They will also be responsible for managing inbound responses, presenting demos, and ensuring accurate and timely order delivery. This role requires a strong understanding of selling new technology into the government and offers high impact within the organization.

Create and manage new opportunities: research and analyze inbound and targeted prospects, and compile and prepare all necessary information to build the business case for clients.

Work independently and contribute to internal and external partners on creating new opportunities.

Work interoperable with other internal teams to support initiatives, as needed and manage existing customer relationships.

Keep clean and up to date records about clients, their responses and projects in CRM database.

Contribute to business development and technology innovations as needed.

Strategize on new concepts for outreach campaigns for new prospects and new territories.

Support in the development of existing and future processes.

Stay updated on technology and customer behaviors.

Manage the coordination of inbound responses (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and similar). Qualify and move them into and through a sales process either as the sales lead or as part of a sales support team.

Present demos of NSL's solutions and educates customers and prospects as needed (virtually and off-site as needed).

Manage CRM Platform and is expected to create and develop processes and procedures to streamline systems for the organization.

Ensure accurate and timely order delivery of NSL's products and services.

Develop a strong understanding of Near Space Lab's customer's territories and areas for targeted growth.

Have a strong understanding of selling new technology into the government.

• Minimum of 5-10 years previous Inside Sales, Sales, or Business Development experience
• Experience with U.S. Government Defense or Civil Customers
• Understanding of government contracts, defense procurement, and relevant purchasing methods (SBIR, IDIQ, etc)
• Technical understanding of geospatial/imagery, hardware and supporting software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business development processes, marketing, preparing quotes or proposals, and negotiations.
• Experience owning customer relationships and leveraging those relationships to expand the business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Independent thinker who can evaluate multiple situations and make sound decisions.
• Strong ability to interpret and analyze data, translating it into business strategy and development messaging. Ability to apply common sense.

• 200 hours annual Paid Time Off
• 72 hours sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Monthly learning & development reimbursement
• An exciting startup culture where you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in building and scaling a one-of-a-kind technology and organization
• You will be part of an enthusiastic, international and motivated team of professionals who are committed to building unique technologies, being rigorous, and finding novel solutions to interesting problems
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
• A commitment that you will never be bored
• Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics
• Encouragement for members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities