Technical Sales Business Development Director bei AEye, Inc
AEye, Inc · Pleasanton, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Pleasanton
Technical Sales Business Development Director
AEye is looking for a versatile and driven Technical Sales/Business Development Director to lead go-to-market initiatives, drive customer engagement, and manage cross-functional execution. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and customer success. You’ll serve as a key liaison between business development, customers, and engineering/FAE teams, ensuring alignment across product positioning, technical requirements, and delivery timelines.
Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive technical sales efforts, including demos, proposals, and solution design.
- Collaborate with business development to identify and pursue strategic opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with customers, understand their needs and translate them into actionable plans.
- Develop product messaging, positioning, and competitive analysis.
- Create and maintain marketing assets such as datasheets, presentations, and case studies.
- Support product launches with coordinated internal and external communications.
- Act as the central point of contact between BD, engineering, FAEs, and customers.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with customer expectations.
- Track progress and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.
- Onsite a minimum of 3 days in our Pleasanton, CA office
Essential Skill & Experience Requirements:
- Exceptional customer engagement skills including written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA or PMP certification a plus).
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales, product marketing, or project management.
- Prior experience in the LiDAR industry or related sensing technologies.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
- Global travel 20% to 30%
- Valid California Driver’s License to drive Company automobiles
- Ability to lift or carry items up to 50lbs
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with CRM and project management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Asana, Jira).
- Familiarity with product lifecycle and agile development methodologies.
- Ability to travel for customer meetings, trade shows, and team coordination
Annual Base Salary Range: 150K-175K
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