Hybrid Business Development Manager – Defence & Government

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About the role

  • Business Development Manager leading Taiga’s strategy and sales across government and military markets. Building relationships and managing procurement processes for electric powersports and marine vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a structured government sales strategy aligned with Taiga’s global commercial objectives
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities within military, defense, public agencies, municipalities, NGOs, and first responder organizations
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers, procurement officers, and program managers
  • Represent Taiga in institutional sales discussions, demonstrations, and formal presentations
  • Lead the full sales cycle for government opportunities
  • Coordinate cross-functional internal resources to ensure compliant, competitive, and technically accurate submissions
  • Maintain structured pipeline visibility and forecasting for institutional sales
  • Evaluate and develop strategic partnerships with defense contractors, system integrators, and local government distributors where appropriate
  • Support channel partners in navigating government procurement processes
  • Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers to align government initiatives within assigned territories
  • Monitor regulatory, funding, and procurement trends impacting electrification within public sector fleets
  • Identify grant programs, environmental incentives, and sustainability initiatives supporting electric adoption
  • Provide structured feedback to leadership on product adaptations, certifications, and compliance requirements
  • Coordinate and support field demonstrations and trade events
  • Work with Aftersales and technical teams to ensure operational readiness and training where required

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in government, military, or institutional sales and business development
  • Proven experience managing public sector procurement processes and formal RFP responses
  • Established network within military, government agencies, NGOs, or first responder organizations
  • Strong understanding of government contracting frameworks and compliance requirements
  • Experience selling vehicles, equipment, defense-related systems, or public safety solutions preferred
  • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate independently while coordinating across a matrix organization
  • Structured, disciplined approach to pipeline management and reporting
  • Passion for innovation, sustainability, and mission-driven solutions.

Benefits

  • Taiga values diversity in hiring and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds, education, and experience.
  • Strives to hire groups that are under-represented in the technology industry.
  • Fosters a workplace where differences are valued for their contributions.

Job title

Business Development Manager – Defence & Government

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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