Strategic Growth Manager
Vital Lyfe•Los Angeles, CA
•$126,000 - $150,000•Onsite
About The Position
About Vital Lyfe At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; OR high school diploma/equivalency certificate with 5+ years of professional experience.
- 6+ years professional experience in market access, consulting, project management, business development, or similar role.
- Success launching products across multiple international markets
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight timelines and resource constraints.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to go beyond the apparent answers to uncover root causes and solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to capture and incorporate feedback from customers into actionable improvements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting and presenting professional presentations.
- Empathy, active listening, and resilience in managing relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge or experience in navigating international regulatory environments is a plus.
- International customer experience along with foreign language abilities is a plus.
- Industry experience in water treatment technology, consumer products, or water utility is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage international market activations and navigate regulatory requirements when applicable for all Vital Lyfe product portfolio
- Conduct in-depth market research to assess demand, the competitive landscape, and any barriers to entry into new markets.
- Work cross functionally with Vital Lyfe’s internal teams to align market activation and development efforts with technical capabilities, product roadmaps, and compliance requirements
- Effectively develop and grow a network of supportive stakeholders across the public and private sectors that can aid in promoting Vital Lyfe’s growth in region
- Own the Go-To-Market strategy of Vital Lyfe’s next generation product line, though early prospective customer engagements and funnel growth
- Build and grow the pipeline of commercial opportunities to convert into revenue generating opportunities ahead of 2027 product launch
- Project manage the pilots of first prospective customers of Vital Lyfe’s industrial and commercial solutions
- Take a strategic role in the business, informing pricing strategy, product development and roadmap, and business growth decisions
- Build strategic partnerships with key partners and government entities, aligned with Vital Lyfe’s growth targets.
- Build strong relationships to understand customer requirements, manage expectations, and identify opportunities for growth.
Benefits
- Work on high-impact problems with global relevance
- Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience
- Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup
- Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment
- Build long-term career equity as we grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
