Senior Business Development Lead, Germany - Hivemind

42 minutes ago
Internship
Lead
Sales and Business Development
Bitly

Bitly

Bitly is a link management platform offering URL shortening, QR codes, and a Link in Bio solution for brands to optimize customer experience.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2008
$92M raised

Description

  • Own the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts and territories.
  • Develop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits.
  • Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities based on customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways.
  • Build relationships with defense and government decision-makers, program offices, influencers, and partners.
  • Lead proposal development with BD Operations and cross-functional teams.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into technical and operational solutions.
  • Manage qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene, and deal progression.
  • Represent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements.
  • Communicate pipeline status, risks, and milestones to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

  • 10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains such as AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace, or defense.
  • Proven record of owning and closing deals in European government or defense markets.
  • Deep understanding of defense acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycles.
  • Strong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities.
  • Technical aptitude and credibility with Engineering, Product, and Operations stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems preferred.
  • Established defense, government, or aerospace relationships and experience with large systems integrators or strategic partners preferred.
  • Ability to travel, active or eligible security clearance, and an MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive international total rewards package aligned with the employee’s country office location.
  • Compensation and benefits details provided through the talent acquisition partner.

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