Head of Business Development Job at Neara, Menlo Park, CA

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  • Neara
  • Menlo Park, CA

Job Description

Job type: Full Time · Department: Business Development · Work type: Hybrid

About Matter

At Matter, we’re rebuilding America’s industrial might to fuel humanity’s boldest ambitions from Earth to Mars. Amid a $10T crisis of lost factories and fragile supply chains, we’re creating AI-powered, software-defined contract manufacturing factories that launch 3x faster, scale 5x more efficiently, and adapt in minutes. Our focus: high-complexity assemblies like humanoid robots, drones, AI infrastructure, and satellites.

Backed by Tesla and Rivian veterans, we’re building a self-learning factory network - manufacturing’s ChatGPT moment. If you’re a top engineer, AI innovator, or builder ready to tackle trillion-dollar challenges, join us in re-industrializing the West and beyond.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Head of Business Development to lead Matter’s go-to-market strategy and commercial execution. This individual will map out high-value opportunities across industries, engage with potential partners and customers, and build a robust pipeline to drive growth. The role requires a combination of strategic vision and hands‑on execution to position Matter as the partner of choice for companies building complex, high-value products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead Matter’s go-to‑market (GTM) strategy across defense, aerospace, energy, robotics, and industrial sectors.
  • Map out commercial opportunities and identify target markets, customer segments, and partnership opportunities.
  • Build, qualify, and manage a pipeline of strategic partners and customers.
  • Lead business development efforts from outreach through deal structuring, negotiation, and closing.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align customer needs with Matter’s manufacturing platform capabilities.
  • Develop commercial frameworks and revenue models that accelerate adoption and growth.
  • Represent Matter at industry events, conferences, and customer forums to expand visibility and influence.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or go-to-market leadership (manufacturing, deep tech, defense/aerospace, or industrial tech experience preferred).
  • Proven track record of building and executing GTM strategies and closing strategic deals.
  • Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
  • Entrepreneurial, self‑starter mindset with ability to operate in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment.
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams and translating complex solutions into compelling business value propositions.

Why Join Us

At Matter, you’ll play a pivotal role in building the commercial foundation of a generational company redefining global manufacturing. This is a unique opportunity to shape GTM strategy, drive partnerships with leading companies, and be at the forefront of the “Reindustrialize America” movement.

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