Business Development Director - Cross Industry - Remote

Overview

RTI is seeking a Business Development (BD) Director to build and lead a cross-industry business development function at RTI. This strategic role is responsible for creating, scaling, and operationalizing early-stage opportunity development across all of RTI’s verticals, including Defense, Automotive, and Medical.

In Short

• Develop and execute a cross-industry business development strategy.
• Build and lead a high-performing BD team.
• Identify early-stage procurements and opportunities in Defense.
• Analyze customer trends in Automotive and Medical sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain market intelligence on competitors and funding trends.
• Represent RTI at industry events and conferences.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for proposal development.
• Shape government-sponsored initiatives and funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with international advisors for local sales initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in business development or strategic sales.
• Experience leading BD efforts across multiple verticals.
• Strong technical acumen in distributed AI-driven software.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to hire and lead a team effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• US Citizenship required.
• Prior military service or DoD experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedule.
• Remote working with home office stipend.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and vacation bonus.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Career growth and development opportunities.