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Shield AI

Business Development Manager (R4247)

Shield AI · Series F · Website

Role Details

Location
New Delhi
Salary (est. USD)
~$102K - $161K (est. USD)

Estimated based on role seniority, company stage (Series F), and industry benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary.

How is this calculated?
Seniority band Manager
Domain premium Sales / BD (−15%)
Base range $102K – $161K

Based on Web3 & AI industry compensation data. Seniority is inferred from role title keywords. Company stage affects ranges: early-stage (−15%), late-stage/public (+10%).

Department
Business Development
Type
Full-time
Vertical
Robotics

Job Description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube

Are you a passionate and driven individual looking to work with a high performing Business Development team to provide our customers with mission critical, market leading AI products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world?  Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates?  Shield AI is just the place for you!   
 
As a part of our Business Development team, you will focus on securing the technical edge in our pursuits, increasing revenue, and positioning us as the leading AI company for autonomy within commercial, national security, and defense applications.
 
This position will be based in Delhi with a need to attend our central office regularly. 

What you'll do

  • Plan detailed customer engagements that highlight the benefits of our autonomy and artificial intelligence tools. Identify new opportunities to leverage our technology to achieve various mission sets.    
  • In collaboration with software development teams and product managers, help facilitate the delivery of top-notch solutions to customers. 
  • Become an expert in the AI within the commercial & defence sector through ongoing research and customer engagements. 
  • Help launch Hivemind Enterprise that sells as Software as a service (SaaS) to enterprise level businesses and government customers (B2B & B2G) using which the customers can themselves craft their own autonomy Solutions (AI Pilots). You will also help introduce Hivemind Solutions that sell as autonomy products (AI Pilots) seeking to address customers’ specific mission sets. Hivemind Solutions also addresses both business and government customers. 
  • Respond per client feedback.   
  • Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably engineering) with a minimum of 14 years of relevant professional experience in Defence & Aerospace industry or armed forces. 
  • Ideally a veteran. IAF flight test crew (both Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer) strongly preferred. 
  • Familiarity with acquisition policies (knowledge of DAP and DPM). 
  • Willingness and ability to travel as might be required. 
  • Creativity and strategic thinking in developing innovative sales approaches and building strong customer relationships. 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Strong organisational abilities with a high level of attention to detail. 
  • Proven negotiation, relationship management, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously. 
  • Total package details for U.S. based positions:
    - Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
    - Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
    of employment)
    - Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

    Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):
    - International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
    allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on

    About Shield AI

    Defense AI company building the world's best AI pilot for autonomous drones and fighter jets.

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