Business Development Manager

Job Description

Business Development Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time Hybrid

Compensation: $75,000-$95,000 base salary + performance-based commission

On-Target Earnings: $105,000-$135,000

About Redcloud

Redcloud USA is a private security, intelligence, and investigations firm serving clients where the margin for error is small.

Our team brings experience from the U.S. Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. We provide tailored solutions to private individuals, corporations, and organizations requiring specialized expertise, discretion, and operational reliability.

Our core services include protective operations, intelligence and threat monitoring, security planning and risk assessments, investigations and due diligence, and special projects.

The Opportunity

Redcloud is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead new client acquisition, develop strategic relationships, and expand our presence across the private security, intelligence, and risk-management sectors.

This is a growth-focused position with substantial autonomy and direct access to company leadership.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, engaging prospective clients, developing a qualified sales pipeline, and converting opportunities into long-term client relationships and contracts.

We are seeking a business development professional with demonstrated commercial success, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage confidently with senior decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across Redcloud's service areas.

Develop relationships with corporate executives, family offices, law firms, security directors, and other prospective clients.

Conduct targeted outreach and establish relationships with key decision-makers.

Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.

Lead introductory meetings, client presentations, and commercial discussions.

Coordinate with company leadership to develop proposals, pricing strategies, and service agreements.

Identify opportunities for recurring service contracts and project-based engagements.

Develop strategic partnerships and referral relationships.

Maintain accurate records of outreach, opportunities, and sales activities.

Qualifications

Required:

Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition, or B2B sales.

Experience developing relationships with senior executives and organizational decision-makers.

Proven ability to independently identify, pursue, and close new business.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

High standards of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Preferred:

Five or more years of relevant business development experience.

Experience in private security, corporate intelligence, investigations, risk management, defense contracting, or professional services.

Established professional relationships within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Experience selling complex or high-value service contracts.

Experience developing both recurring contracts and project-based business.

Prior military, intelligence, or law enforcement experience is valued but not required.

Compensation & Growth

Redcloud offers a competitive base salary of $75,000-$95,000, depending on qualifications and experience, with additional performance-based commissions.

On-target annual cash compensation is $105,000-$135,000, with actual earnings dependent on performance.

This position offers the opportunity to establish and lead a growing business development function, work directly with company leadership, and contribute meaningfully to the firm's long-term growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV highlighting relevant business development experience, including examples of new client acquisition, contracts originated, and measurable sales achievements.

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an introductory conversation.