Territory Business Development Manager

What you'll do

• Own and execute the USMC go-to-market strategy to drive pipeline creation, opportunity advancement, and bookings across Shield AI’s full product portfolio.
• Carry full accountability for the USMC revenue number, including pipeline health, opportunity progression, forecast accuracy, and closed bookings.
• Identify, shape, and pursue new opportunities across USMC program offices, operational units, and modernization initiatives.
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of USMC opportunities from early engagement through contract award.
• Own the full sales cycle from initial engagement through contract award with accountability for closing revenue and achieving USMC quota targets.
• Work directly with USMC stakeholders to translate operational challenges into funded procurement opportunities that deploy Shield AI capabilities into the field.
• Operate with urgency to advance opportunities and accelerate the transition of Shield AI capabilities from evaluation to program of record.
• Develop trusted relationships with USMC program managers, operational leaders, and acquisition stakeholders.
• Partner with Shield AI growth advisors who provide USMC domain expertise, acquisition insight, and senior level access.
• Coordinate internal teams including engineering, product, program management, and capture resources to support opportunity execution.
• Lead opportunity strategy and deal progression including shaping customer requirements, developing capture plans, and supporting proposal efforts.
• Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and revenue projections.
• Drive adoption of fielded capabilities that deliver immediate operational value to USMC customers.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in defense sales, business development, or military operations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently build pipeline and close deals in complex government sales environments.
• Experience working with USMC customers, program offices, or operational units.
• Strong understanding of military operations and familiarity with Department of Defense procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously and drive deals through long and complex sales cycles.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with both technical and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to translate operational needs into solution driven sales opportunities.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance – Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance preferred.
• Located near major USMC commands with travel up to 50% of the time to additional USMC installations and program offices.