US Marine Corps Business Development Manager

The role

Build and manage relationships with US Marine Corps units to accelerate drone and Interceptor adoption. You will own the full sales cycle, coordinate field demonstrations, and navigate DoD procurement processes.

What you will do

• Build and manage relationships with US Marine Corps units
• Own the full sales cycle from initial contact through contract execution
• Coordinate complex field demonstrations
• Navigate DoD procurement processes
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance

Required qualifications

• 5+ years in defense business development, program management, or military operations
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one
• Direct experience working with USMC units, programs, or operations
• Strong technical fluency with unmanned systems or defense hardware
• Willingness to travel as needed to military bases and field locations
• Exceptional communication skills with military and civilian stakeholders
• Comfort working across sales, product, operations, and leadership teams
• High ownership, strong judgment, and a mission-first mindset

Nice to have

• Prior USMC service
• Proven track record closing DoD contracts ($500K+)
• Experience with DoD procurement vehicles
• Experience with SOCOM or Marine Special Operations
• Relationships within USMC acquisition or requirements community
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
• Experience running field demonstrations or training events
• Knowledge of spectrum management and DoD frequency coordination

About the company

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. They design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems.