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      <Title>Territory Business Development Manager, Army</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>Shield AI is seeking a driven and mission-focused Business Development Manager to drive growth across the U.S. Army enterprise by delivering autonomous systems that solve real operational challenges for the warfighter.</p>
<p>This role owns the U.S. Army pipeline and bookings target across Shield AI&#39;s autonomy software and unmanned systems portfolio. You will drive opportunities from initial engagement through contract award, partnering with Army stakeholders and internal teams to convert operational needs into funded procurement.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate is a high-energy seller who thrives in complex defense sales environments and is motivated by building pipeline, advancing opportunities, and closing deals that deliver real operational capability.</p>
<p>This role partners closely with Shield AI&#39;s growth team, which includes former senior military leaders who provide strategic insight, acquisition expertise, and access across the Army ecosystem.</p>
<p>Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Own and execute the U.S. Army go-to-market strategy to drive pipeline creation, opportunity advancement, and bookings across Shield AI&#39;s full product portfolio.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Carry full accountability for the Army revenue number, including pipeline health, opportunity progression, forecast accuracy, and closed bookings.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Identify, shape, and pursue new opportunities across Army program offices, operational units, and modernization initiatives.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of Army opportunities from early engagement through contract award.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Own the full sales cycle from initial engagement through contract award with accountability for closing revenue and achieving Army quota targets.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Work directly with Army stakeholders to translate operational challenges into funded procurement opportunities that deploy Shield AI capabilities into the field.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Operate with urgency to advance opportunities and accelerate the transition of Shield AI capabilities from evaluation to procurement.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Develop trusted relationships with Army program managers, operational leaders, and acquisition stakeholders.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Partner with Shield AI growth advisors who provide Army domain expertise, acquisition insight, and senior-level access.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Coordinate internal teams including engineering, product, program management, and capture resources to support opportunity execution.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Lead opportunity strategy and deal progression including shaping customer requirements, developing capture plans, and supporting proposal efforts.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and revenue projections.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Drive adoption of fielded capabilities that deliver immediate operational value to Army customers.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Required qualifications:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Bachelor&#39;s degree and experience in defense sales, business development, or military operations.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Demonstrated ability to independently build pipeline and close deals in complex government sales environments.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience working with U.S. Army customers, program offices, or operational units.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Strong understanding of military operations and familiarity with Department of Defense procurement processes.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously and drive deals through long and complex sales cycles.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and operational stakeholders.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Ability to translate operational needs into solution-driven sales opportunities.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Preferred qualifications:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>Military experience within the U.S. Army.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience selling advanced technology, autonomy, robotics, or unmanned systems.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Familiarity with Army modernization priorities and operational concepts.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience working within or alongside Army program offices or acquisition organizations.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Salary: $140,000 - $210,000 a year</p>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>mid</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$140,000 - $210,000 a year</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>defense sales, business development, military operations, complex government sales environments, U.S. Army customers, program offices, operational units, Department of Defense procurement processes, multiple opportunities, long and complex sales cycles, technical and operational stakeholders, solution-driven sales opportunities, military experience, advanced technology, autonomy, robotics, unmanned systems, Army modernization priorities, operational concepts, Army program offices, acquisition organizations</Skills>
      <Category>Sales</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Shield AI</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/shield.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, with a mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.shield.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/4327879d-715a-4b10-8f47-cb3d64c956c4</Applyto>
      <Location>United States</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-17</Postedate>
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      <Title>Senior Director, Hivemind Autonomy Sales - ASME</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>Shield AI is seeking an accomplished Sales leader to scale our Hivemind Autonomy Sales organisation in the Middle East/Asia Pacific GEO. This leader will drive revenue growth, increase execution rigor, and evolve our go-to-market (GTM) approach as the autonomy market accelerates.</p>
<p>Partnering closely with the overall GEO Leader, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Engagement, you&#39;ll align GTM strategy with customer outcomes and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a technical, customer-first sales leader with strong GTM instincts and a track record developing high-performing teams.</p>
<p>Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and develop the Middle East/Asia Pacific GEO Hivemind Autonomy sales team; raise the bar on talent, coaching, and execution</li>
<li>Refine coverage, roles, and capacity to improve focus, speed, and results</li>
<li>Own the Middle East/Asia Pacific GEO GTM Hivemind specialist plan (segmentation, ICP, account/territory strategy, pipeline generation, competitive positioning)</li>
<li>Partner closely with the GEO Sales team to align strategy and execution,clarifying ownership, maintaining transparent communication, and driving coordinated pursuits that accelerate growth</li>
<li>Drive operating rhythm and predictability (forecasting, deal reviews, MBRs/QBRs, dashboards, core metrics/OKRs)</li>
<li>Improve sales processes and systems (qualification, CRM hygiene, deal stages, governance) for repeatable performance</li>
<li>Lead key pursuits and executive customer engagements in complex, multi-stakeholder deals</li>
<li>Build and expand relationships with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners to accelerate wins</li>
<li>Communicate clearly and influence effectively with customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders</li>
</ul>
<p>Measures of Success (First 6-12 Months):</p>
<ul>
<li>More accurate forecasts and stronger pipeline hygiene with a consistent operating cadence</li>
<li>Improved win rate and deal velocity through sharper qualification and repeatable motions</li>
<li>Stronger territory/account strategy, pipeline generation, and coverage model across the Middle East / Asia Pacific GEO; including emerging markets and partner ecosystem</li>
</ul>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange></Salaryrange>
      <Skills>B2B sales experience, Technically complex products, AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, cybersecurity, aerospace/defense, or similar, Sales leadership, Coaching, performance management, and team development outcomes, Middle East and Asia Pacific defense and commercial landscapes, Regional cultures, business practices, and partner models, Strong technical aptitude and credibility with technical and operational stakeholders, Excellent executive communication and cross-functional influence, Experience selling into defense, government, aerospace, or enterprise environments, Experience with Large Systems Integrators and partner-led programs, Familiarity selling autonomy/AI-enabled software or mission systems into defense and/or aerospace customers, Understanding of defense acquisition pathways and constraints (e.g., FMS/DCS, OTAs/IDIQs) and export-controlled environments (ITAR/EAR)</Skills>
      <Category>Sales</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Shield AI</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/shield.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, with a mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.shield.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Compensationmin></Compensationmin>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/3182d366-8388-4c95-a8f5-f45843b625c6</Applyto>
      <Location>Abu Dhabi/Melbourne</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-17</Postedate>
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