Careers
Business Development Associate
Are you a sales professional and with experience involving American innovation grants, such as SBIR and STTR? Are you thrilled about Deep Tech Projects? Do you have an extreme curiosity to tackle the problems of society and help to find possible solutions? Are you willing to grow in a fast paced and multicultural environment, working for innovative projects?
Then, you will suit perfectly at FUTURO PERFECTO, a Consultancy specialized in funding breakthrough projects within US Funding Programs (i.e. SBIR and STTR).
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If you are interested in applying, send your CV to collins.yeates@futuro-perfecto.com.
About the Job
Description
We are looking for a Business Development Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our team of engineers, PhDs, investment managers, and other deep tech professionals.
He or she will be a member of our Business Development team in the United States. The candidate will help us expand our portfolio of innovation and deep-tech initiatives and connect us to strategic contacts across the US.
Responsibilities
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Identifying potential leads who qualify for SBIR/STTR grants
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Signing contracts with clients for our consultation services
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Promoting and expanding the Futuro Perfecto USA Brand
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Communicating with our team of sales representatives across the United States as well as our European team abroad.
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Reaching out to strategic stakeholders, such as representatives from US government organizations like NASA, the DOD, etc.
What We Offer
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Full time Employment position with a competitive compensation package
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Modern ecosystem and multicultural & interdisciplinary environment
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Flexible working hours and teleworking
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Experienced team (PhDs, Managers and Engineers with 15+ year experience), with European and American connections in more than 30 countries so far, and state-of-the-art projects & companies
Desired Background
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Sales and/or Business Development background.
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Master’s degree
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3-5 Years Experience with US funding programs such as SBIR/STTR and RTD projects
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Advanced C2 English is mandatory, while other languages like Spanish, French, German or Nordic languages can be a plus
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Curiosity, awareness and a keen interest in science, technology, and innovation
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Excellent Communication Skills (both spoken and written)