Optics & Defense Business Development Executive

CFS

San Antonio, TX
4 days ago
Remote

$80,000 Per Year

Highlights

This is a unique opportunity to help expand market presence for advanced optical components, military optics, and vehicle vision systems while working directly with leadership and engineering teams in both the U.S. and Europe. We're partnering with an established international manufacturer seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to drive growth across North America within the optics and defense sectors.

Numbers & Facts

Location	San Antonio, TX ( Remote )
Industry	Financial Services
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description

Optics & Defense Business Development Executive, North America
Salary: $80,000 base + commission

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with an established international manufacturer seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to drive growth across North America within the optics and defense sectors.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

100% remote flexibility with travel throughout North America
Opportunity to build and execute a strategic growth plan from the ground up
Exposure to a highly specialized defense and optics market
Direct collaboration with executive leadership and global engineering teams
International travel opportunities, including periodic visits to Europe
Competitive benefits package including medical coverage and 401(k)
Strong professional development and career growth potential
Base salary plus commission structure

Key Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities across North America within defense, optics, and related technical markets
Expand market presence for custom optics, precision optical components, and military vision systems
Build and manage relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders
Drive opportunities through the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting through contract award
Develop and execute strategic business development plans to support long-term growth
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and international teams to deliver customer solutions
Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings

Qualifications

5+ years of business development or technical sales experience
Background in one or more of the following: optics, photonics, digital imaging, microscopy, military optics, defense systems, or related technologies
Experience working within the North American defense market
Knowledge of DoD contracting, ITAR regulations, and export compliance requirements
Strong relationship-building and strategic sales skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience preferred

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About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.