Business development lead

4 days ago


Somerset West, South Africa Cloudline Full time

Cloudline is an African-founded start-up that designs and manufactures autonomous, solar-powered airships that can carry larger payloads at a fraction of the cost of all drone technology currently available worldwide

As our Business Development Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our company. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and creating strategies to expand our customer base across South Africa and beyond.

This role requires a proactive and results-oriented individual with a background in business development, marketing, or sales within the aerospace or technology sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a solid understanding of market trends, and a passion for advancing sustainable logistics solutions.

If you are ready to shape the future of aerial autonomy and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our passionate team at Cloudline

Requirements

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in startup business development, preferably within the aerospace, surveying, or technology sectors.
- Proven track record of successfully identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, resulting in revenue growth.
- Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and trends related to aerospace and uncrewed aircraft systems.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to meet clients and explore business opportunities.
- A passion for aviation and aerospace.
- A desire to be part of a fast-paced startup team.

Other:

- Based in Cape Town, South Africa, or willing to relocate.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

In addition to a dynamic startup environment with growth and development opportunities, we also offer:

- Equity in the form of employee share options
- Private health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development



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