Business Development Manager, Advanced Manufacturing

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 157000 - 201000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

Relativity Space pioneered large-scale additive manufacturing with our Terran 1 rocket the largest 3D-printed object to fly. Now a distinct business unit within Relativity Horizon Manufacturing Technologies is advancing next-generation manufacturing for aerospace and beyond. The team operates at the frontier of manufacturing innovation where creativity meets capability. This is an environment where cutting-edge R&D is put into production industrializing advanced manufacturing capabilities to solve customer problems. Youll work alongside welders robotics engineers data scientists and systems engineers at the intersection of hardware and software creating an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform that serves a wide variety of applications. From exploring new materials to unlocking faster print speeds to designing complex organic geometries that cant be built any other way its high-impact work that sets the foundation for the future of advanced manufacturing.

About the Role:

Were seeking a strategic Business Development Manager to accelerate revenue growth by identifying cultivating and closing opportunities with customers in the aerospace defense maritime and energy sectors. This person will be responsible for building trusted relationships with key decision-makers understanding complex technical requirements and positioning our manufacturing capabilities as the solution of choice for critical components.

Own and execute go-to-market strategies for target verticals: aerospace defense maritime and energy sectors
Identify and qualify new business opportunities through market research inbound/outbound outreach networking and events
Develop deep understanding of customer needs technical specifications and procurement cycles to tailor compelling proposals
Partner with technical teams to scope solutions and communicate value to both engineering and executive stakeholders
Manage the sales pipeline from initial contact (RFI/RFQ/RFP) to contract close including proposal development pricing strategy and negotiation
Track and report on sales activities pipeline health and forecasted revenue
Represent Relativity at trade shows industry conferences and site visits
Provide competitive insights to help shape product strategy and commercial priorities

About You:

5 years of business development or technical sales experience in advanced manufacturing industrial equipment defense or energy sectors
Proven track record of closing complex deals
Strong familiarity with one or more of the following: additive manufacturing machining welding or industrial robotics
Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence technical and procurement stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills
US Citizenship required (due to ITAR restrictions)
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is a plus

Nice to haves but not required:

Existing network in energy oil and gas aerospace primes or submarine contractors
Experience selling into government or DoD-related programs (FAR/DFARS familiarity is a bonus)
Engineering background or technical acumen to engage in detailed solution discussions

At Relativity Space we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity a generous PTO and sick leave policy parental leave an annual learning and development stipend and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$157000 - $201000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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Required Experience:

Manager