Business Development Associate - NanoAvionics

Business Development Associate

  • Location

    United States - Remote position

  • Department

    Marketing & Business Development

  • Type

    Full-time

Kongsberg NanoAvionics is on a mission to expand its US Business Development Team, and we’re looking for a proactive individual to help drive our growth in North America. This role offers significant growth potential within a rising space technology company, with opportunities to advance as we scale. Proactiveness, accountability, and a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers are key traits that will help you succeed in this role. Being a team player is essential, as the solutions provided by Kongsberg NanoAvionics are complex and require effective coordination across a range of technical teams. As a business development associate, you will have the opportunity to travel extensively – whether it’s participating in a global industry event or organizing your own trips to visit customers for presentations and negotiations.

As a Business Development Associate you will:

  • Research and identify new business opportunities (growth areas, new markets, customers, trends, etc.)
  • Track and manage opportunity pipeline using company CRM
  • Engage with clients by analyzing mission requirements, generating proposals, and responding to customer requests
  • Present the company and its products to customers
  • Support the US Business Development Manager with negotiations for potential business deals
  • Participate in relevant industry events, trade shows, and space conferences
  • Travel up to 50%

We expect you to:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree with 0-3 years of work experience, including internships
  • Have prior experience (including internships) with lead generation, sales, cold calling, networking, proposal writing, estimating, and/or market research
  • Understand technically complex solutions quickly
  • Have a strategic leadership mindset with a strong internal drive and desire to succeed
  • Be a data-oriented problem-solver that can clearly communicate with clients and internal team members using a range of digital tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrate a proactive, self-starter attitude with a desire for continuous learning and improvement
  • Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. NanoAvionics will not provide sponsorship

Nice to have:

  • Previous business development experience
  • Previous experience in the Aerospace or Defense industries

SALARY:

  • Starting from $60 – 70 000 per year + bonuses
  • The final offer will depend on the level of competencies and experience

PERKS & BENEFITS

We ensure

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  • FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS, NOT REPETITIONS
    Creating innovation without engaging in repetitive production.
  • PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY & TRUST
    Result-oriented working hours with the possibility to work remotely.
  • COLLABORATION WITH LEADING GLOBAL SPACE COMPANIES
    Possibilities to cooperate with industry giants such as SpaceX and NASA.

We offer

  • GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
    More than 75% of our leadership has developed within the company and more than 12% of employees have expanded their expertise through horizontal moves.
  • PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    Workshops, global conferences and industry meetups.
  • TEAM CLUBS
    From airsoft, motorsports to a pilot club - numerous interest groups based on team hobbies.

We provide

  • Private health insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • One fully compensated volunteering day per year
  • Employee referral program
  • 2 fully compensated sick leave days per year

People who are currently working in this position came from the industries
  • Telecommunications
  • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
People who are currently working in this position previously fullfilled these roles
  • Sales Executive
  • Technical Sales Manager
  • Import Manager
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