Business Development Manager – Battery Manufacturing & Sales - Remote Eligible

Business Development Manager For U.S.-Based Battery Manufacturing

We are a well-established U.S.-based defense company expanding into domestic battery manufacturing as part of a strategic onshoring initiative. This new capability is being developed in partnership with our sister company in Israel, which has an existing and proven battery manufacturing operation. To support this expansion, we are seeking a senior, hands-on business development professional who can immediately open doors, generate revenue, and establish our presence in multiple U.S. markets. This is not a purely strategic role—this individual will be actively closing deals and bringing in new business.

Key Objectives:

• Launch and scale U.S.-based battery sales by leveraging existing industry relationships
• Reduce export/import constraints by shifting production and sales domestically
• Establish customer pipelines across defense and adjacent commercial markets
• Position the company as a credible, long-term U.S. battery supplier

Responsibilities:

• Drive new business development for domestically manufactured batteries
• Leverage an existing Rolodex to introduce the company to qualified buyers and partners
• Actively pursue and close opportunities within: defense and aerospace programs, unmanned systems and drones, medical devices, other regulated or high-reliability applications
• Build relationships with prime contractors, OEMs, integrators, and end users
• Collaborate with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to align customer requirements with production capabilities
• Provide market feedback to help shape product roadmap and go-to-market strategy
• Represent the company at industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows

Required Qualifications:

• Proven track record in business development or sales, preferably in: batteries, power systems, energy storage, or related hardware; defense, aerospace, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Existing, active network within defense, aviation, unmanned systems, medical devices, or adjacent industries
• Demonstrated ability to close deals, not just generate leads
• Strong understanding of complex sales cycles and technical products
• Comfortable operating in a startup-like environment within a larger, established organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience launching or scaling a new product line or manufacturing capability
• Familiarity with export/import constraints, ITAR, or defense-related regulations
• Experience selling into both defense and commercial markets
• Background working with or alongside international manufacturing partners

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a "hunter" mentality
• Self-starter who can operate with limited structure
• Credible industry presence who can get meetings quickly
• Comfortable building something from the ground up while leveraging the stability of a long-standing defense company

Why This Role:

Opportunity to build a new business line from the ground floor. Backed by an established defense company with decades of credibility. Strong long-term growth potential across defense and commercial sectors. Ability to shape the U.S. battery manufacturing and sales strategy from day one.