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    Business Development Representative - Army

    Defense Unicorns

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
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    Posted Today
    $120k–$140kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Role Overview:As a Business Development Rep at Defense Unicorns, you will play a pivotal role in the company's success by identifying, cultivating, and managing new opportunities, partnerships and relationships within the ecosystem. You will leverage your deep understanding of market trends and industries to develop effective strategies for delivering mission capabilities.

    This position requires a strategic thinker and excellent communicator.

    Key

    Responsibilities: Research and analyze market trends and identify opportunities for Defense Unicorns’ capabilities to deliver mission value. Cultivate strong relationships with partners, and stakeholders. Act as a primary point of contact, understanding mission needs and tailoring our capabilities to meet those needs effectively.

    Lead negotiations, prepare proposals, and close deals with clients to drive revenue growth. Negotiate terms and conditions that are mutually beneficial for both the company and the client. Develop and execute comprehensive technology driven strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. Collaborate with the executive team to ensure seamless integration with overall company strategy.

    Stay updated with industry news, market trends, and competitor activities. Use this knowledge to make informed decisions and refine technology driven strategies. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive approach to business development initiatives. Collaborate to enhance product offerings and customer experience.

    Prepare regular reports on business development activities, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and analyze the effectiveness of various strategies. Use data-driven insights to refine approaches and achieve better results.

    Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

    Deep US Army experience

    Demonstrated expertise and established credibility in domain-specific technology, strategic planning, business development, or a related role within the tech industry or Department of De

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $140k (range: $120k–$140k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — BDR

    Account research2 hrs/day
    Strategic outreach30–40/day
    Executive meetings2–3/week
    Personalized sequences15–25/day

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Representative
    Sales
    Account-Executive
    Business-Development-Manager
    DoD-Sales-Representative
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    How do you qualify inbound leads?

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    Describe your approach to multi-threading into an account.

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    How do you prioritize your pipeline?

    Template question
    Research Defense Unicorns's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales Development roles are ideal stepping stones — top SDRs typically promote to AE within 12-18 months.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a growing market.

    The compensation range of $120k–$140k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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