Vice President of Business Development

Company Description VOLITANS is a UAV-focused engineering team founded in 2025 at Erciyes University, dedicated to advancing aviation disciplines and unmanned aerial vehicle systems. The team develops innovative projects in UAV technologies and actively participates in national and international competitions, representing the university on a global stage. VOLITANS promotes a strong aviation culture within its community, encouraging collaboration between students, engineers, and technology enthusiasts. Driven by a passion for shaping the technology of the future, the team offers a dynamic environment for individuals interested in cutting-edge aerospace and UAV solutions.
Role Description The Vice President of Business Development is a full-time remote role responsible for driving strategic growth and building long-term partnerships for VOLITANS. This position oversees the development and execution of business plans, identifies new markets and funding opportunities, and leads initiatives to expand the team’s presence in national and international UAV competitions and related industries. Day-to-day responsibilities include researching and pursuing new business opportunities, managing key accounts and stakeholder relationships, negotiating contracts and collaboration agreements, and working closely with technical teams to align business strategies with project capabilities. The Vice President of Business Development will also establish sales and partnership pipelines, prepare proposals and presentations, and report on performance metrics to the leadership team while ensuring compliance with organizational goals and values.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess skills in New Business Development and Sales to identify opportunities, build pipelines, and support sustainable growth.
Candidates should possess skills in Business Planning and Account Management to design strategic plans and maintain strong partner and client relationships.
Candidates should possess skills in Contract Negotiation to secure favorable terms with partners, sponsors, and vendors.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with experience in setting and tracking business development KPIs.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team environment.
Prior experience in aerospace, UAV technology, engineering-focused organizations, or related industries is advantageous.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degrees or equivalent experience in business development are beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Work arrangement
Yes