Director of Business Development

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

Director of Business Development - El Segundo, CA

As the Director of Business Development, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing strategies to grow the company's vision and market share. This role involves building relationships with clients and partners, conducting market research, and leading the business development team developing new business opportunities by identifying potential partners, markets, and sales strategies to drive the company’s growth to new opportunities. You will work cross- collaboratively with the marketing, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment with sales strategy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both strategic and tactical environments and is eager to help drive both sales and business growth. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Planning and Execution to implement business development strategies that align with the company's overall goals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. 
• Prepare and collaborate on sales presentations, proposals, and business pitches to potential clients.
• Develop and implement lead generation strategies to expand the customer base.
• Identify potential partners, including clients, vendors, and service providers to grow the business strategically.
• Identify strategy to maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Preparing reports and presentations on business development activities, and tracking performance. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in sales operations, business development, or a related field.
• Aviation/BlackHawk pilot experience. 
• Strong understanding of market trends, lead generation, and sales processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with sales forecasting, performance metrics, and reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in or with the DoD
• Aviation/aerospace and/or defense industry experience
• Master’s degree or advanced certification in Business, Marketing, or Sales.
• Proven track record in generating new business and growing sales

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary: $200,000-$300,000
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.