Head of Business Development, Middle East (R5057)

About Shield AI:

Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide. 

Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products, including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators. 

Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war. 

Job Description:

The Head of Business Development, Middle East serves as Shield AI’s senior District leader, responsible for driving integrated District strategy, sales growth, and program sales execution across multiple priority markets (excluding Saudi Arabia). This role ensures successful and compliant execution of active deal programs, aligns cross-functional teams across countries, and serves as the primary interface with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders at both national and District levels. 

This position holds accountability for District pipeline growth and development, order intake, and long-term market expansion while driving alignment and execution across Country Business Development Leads throughout the District. As such, this person will retain a sales quota for their district comprised of territory manager quotas within that district as well as their own individual quota. Through strategic oversight and coordinated execution across markets, the Head of Business Development strengthens customer trust, scales operational impact, and accelerates the sustained growth of Shield AI’s District presence. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned district.