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Founding Business Development Manager

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Sales
Full Time

About the Role

At Aetheer, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Technology space, Transforming Creative Ideas into Reality Through Talent and Growth.

We are hiring a Business Development Leader to accelerate Aether's commercial growth in the U.S. market. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for someone who takes ownership of outcomes and has a proven track record of building revenue from the ground up. You will be our first addition to the business development team. You'll work hand-in-hand with our scientific and BD teams to translate Aether's breakthrough filament materials capabilities into compelling commercial outcomes.

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Requirements

  • 6+ years in enterprise sales - ideally in advanced materials, 3D printing, industrial tech, or deeptech.
  • History of proactively sourcing and advancing opportunities, not relying on inbound demand or established brand pull.
  • Demonstrated track record of closing complex, high-value deals with long sales cycles in engineering-led environments.
  • Ability to maintain momentum across long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders and ambiguous buying processes.
  • Experience selling into military, defense, transportation or industrial manufacturing verticals.
  • Proven ability to build commercial momentum at an early-stage or Series A/B company.
  • Ability to credibly engage with technical buyers: engineers, R&D directors, CTO offices, and program managers.
  • Comfortable operating with high autonomy in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment.
  • Experience with regulated, security-conscious environments (defense procurement, government contracts, etc.).

Benefits

  • The pay range for this role is $160,000 – $180,000 base salary with $260,000 – $320,000 on-target earnings.
  • Final compensation is based on skills and experience.
  • Equity participation included.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Aetheer

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Aetheer's workplace

We are a creativity agency where we like to make ideas into reality. Things can always be better. We believe everyone has an opportunity to grow. We love to make all clients dreams into the best projects.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Aetheer's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Aetheer is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Professional Development, Wellness & Lifestyle, Creative Benefits, Community & Culture. For this role specifically, benefits include: The pay range for this role is $160,000 – $180,000 base salary with $260,000 – $320,000 on-target earnings., Final compensation is based on skills and experience., Equity participation included.. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Fearless Innovation and Genuine Collaboration and Continuous Growth Mindset.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Growth for Everyone and Psychological Safety & Inclusion.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2024.

Aetheer currently has 5 open positions. They are hiring across departments like General & Administrative, Manufacturing, Sales. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/aetheer/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Aetheer's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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