Business Development Lead to the CEO (Chief of Staff – BD)

About Wright Electric

Boeing for electric planes

The role

**Location:** Brooklyn, NY (in-person 1–2 days/week; more frequent in first 6 months)**Travel:** Regular travel required**Type:** Full-time---## **About the Role**We are a 20-person, fast-moving company led by a highly entrepreneurial CEO. This role is for a **high-agency, execution-focused operator** who will work directly with the CEO to drive business development efforts from idea to outcome.The CEO generates new opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives at a rapid pace. Your role is to **turn those opportunities into tangible results**—preparing materials, driving follow-ups, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.This is not a purely strategic or relationship-management role. It is a **hands-on, get-it-done role** for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly, and takes ownership.**We are specifically looking for someone who enjoys execution and follow-through, not just strategy or relationship management.**---## **What You’ll Do*** **Drive business development execution** * Turn conversations, ideas, and opportunities into clear next steps and outcomes * Track and push forward deals, partnerships, and external initiatives* **Own follow-through** * Ensure every meeting results in clear action items and timely execution * Relentlessly follow up with internal and external stakeholders* **Create high-quality materials** * Draft memos, emails, and proposals * Build clear, compelling slide decks for partners, customers, and investors* **Support CEO externally** * Prepare briefs for meetings and calls * Join key meetings and capture decisions, risks, and next steps* **Support CEO effectiveness** * Manage and prioritize the CEO’s calendar to align with company priorities * Ensure the CEO is prepared for all meetings with clear context and materials * Optimize scheduling to maximize time spent on highest-value activities* **Wear many hats** * Jump into whatever is needed to move a deal or initiative forward * Operate across sales, partnerships, strategy, and execution* **Travel as needed** * Attend partner meetings, customer visits, and key events---## **What Success Looks Like*** Opportunities move quickly from conversation to execution* External partners receive clear, timely, and professional follow-up* The CEO’s time is leveraged and focused on highest-value activities* Nothing important gets dropped* Materials (decks, memos, emails) are consistently high quality and on time---## **Who You Are*** **High agency / self-starter** – you take initiative without waiting for direction* **Relentless executor** – you follow through until things are done* **Go-getter attitude** – you move quickly and push through obstacles* **Strong communicator** – excellent writing and presentation skills* **Highly organized** – able to manage many parallel workstreams* **Comfortable with ambiguity** – you can create structure where none exists* **Low ego, high ownership** – willing to do whatever it takes to get results* **Comfortable across levels of work** – you are willing to handle both high-impact external work and the day-to-day tasks required to keep execution moving---## **Preferred Background*** 4–8 years of experience in: * business development, partnerships, or startup roles * consulting or other fast-paced, execution-heavy environments* Experience working closely with senior leadership or founders is a plus* **Military experience is a plus** (but not required)* **Data center or energy experience is a plus** (but not required)---## **Why This Role*** Work directly with the CEO on high-impact initiatives* Significant ownership and visibility across the business* Opportunity to operate across strategy, partnerships, and execution* Fast-paced environment with meaningful responsibility early---## **Compensation*** Salary: **$120K–$160K** (top of band reserved for exceptional candidates)* Bonus and/or equity ---## **How to Apply**1. Resume2. A brief example of something you personally drove from idea to execution3. (Optional) A writing sample or slide deck