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Help launch a new defense and optics business line into the North American market — joining a global optics manufacturer with 65+ years of innovation and deep technical collaboration across continents.
Optics & Defense Business Development Executive, North America
Salary: $80,000 base + commission
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Shape a brand-new market entry — real ownership over a 3-year strategic plan, not just executing someone else’s
- Work closely with senior leadership and engineering teams across the US and Europe
- Join a company backed by 65+ years of innovation and multiple prestigious industry awards
- Flexible location — based in Connecticut, California, or fully remote with periodic travel
- Gain access to a specialized, high-barrier-to-entry niche (defense optics and vehicle vision systems)
- Competitive benefits, including medical insurance, 401(k), and a well-funded professional development program
- Considerable room for role growth as the business line scales
- International travel exposure, including periodic trips to Europe
Key Responsibilities for the Optics & Defense Business Development Executive:
- Develop the North American market for custom optics, precision components, and defense-related vision systems
- Define and execute a 3-year strategic growth plan for optics and vehicle-vision business lines
- Build and maintain a qualified customer and partner pipeline across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica
- Manage opportunities through the full business development lifecycle, from engagement to order closure
- Collaborate with European engineering and commercial teams to align on multinational accounts
- Serve as primary commercial contact for customers on specifications, quality, and delivery requirements
Qualifications for the Optics & Defense Business Development Executive:
- 5+ years of sales or business development experience in optics, photonics, digital imaging, microscopy, or military/defense optics
- Prior exposure to the North American defense sector required
- Working knowledge of DoD contracts, export controls, and ITAR required
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience; U.S. citizenship preferred for defense installation access
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