Business Development Manager

Vital Lyfe, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Los Angeles - Greater Area

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Own the Go-To-Market strategy for Vital Lyfe’s next generation product line, driving early customer engagements and funnel growth ahead of the 2027 product launch.
• Build and expand the pipeline of commercial opportunities in the industrial and commercial sectors to convert into revenue-generating deals.
• Project manage pilot programs with first prospective customers of Vital Lyfe’s industrial and commercial water desalination solutions.
• Take a strategic role in shaping pricing strategy, product development, and overall business growth decisions based on market insights and customer feedback.
• Lead international market expansion efforts, including navigating regulatory requirements across jurisdictions for all Vital Lyfe product offerings.
• Represent Vital Lyfe at trade shows, industry conferences, and key industry events to build brand visibility and generate leads.
• Develop and cultivate strategic partnerships with government entities and key industry stakeholders aligned with Vital Lyfe’s growth targets.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their requirements, manage expectations, and identify new growth opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth market research to evaluate demand, competitive landscape, and barriers to entry in new geographic and sectoral markets.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering, product, and compliance teams to align business development initiatives with technical capabilities and product roadmaps.
• Develop and grow a network of supportive stakeholders across public and private sectors to advance Vital Lyfe’s market presence and growth in key regions.
• Capture and incorporate customer feedback into actionable product and strategy improvements to enhance market fit and adoption.
• Deliver professional presentations and communications to executives, partners, and prospects with clarity and persuasive impact.
• Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and resilience in managing complex stakeholder relationships under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy while ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and resource constraints.
• Work exclusively onsite in Torrance, CA, with no remote or hybrid arrangements permitted.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; OR high school diploma/equivalency certificate with 5+ years of professional experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in consulting, project management, business development, or similar role.
• Proven success launching products across multiple markets.
• Knowledge or experience in business development, project management, or international regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight timelines and resource constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience crafting and presenting professional presentations.

🏖️ Benefits

• Work on high-impact problems with global relevance in water security and climate resilience.
• Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup with long-term career equity potential.
• Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment.
• Help scale breakthrough technology addressing one of the world’s most critical challenges.

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About Vital Lyfe, Inc.

Vital Lyfe, Inc. develops portable water purification hardware and supporting services aimed at providing safe drinking water where infrastructure is limited or disrupted. The company designs compact, high-throughput filtration and UV/advanced‑oxidation devices with aerospace-grade materials and engineering for durability, paired with modular cartridges and monitoring telemetry. Products target humanitarian relief, outdoor/expedition users, and last‑mile supply chains, with emphasis on reliability, low maintenance, and scaleable manufacturing. Vital Lyfe offers direct sales, institutional deployments, and partner programs for NGOs and governments, plus firmware/software for device management and water‑quality telemetry. Headquarters: Hawthorne, California.

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