Business Solutions Specialist

About the Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our growing business development team in the Washington, DC area. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to build a foundation in business strategy, sales, and sales operations by directly supporting the CEO, CRO, Head of Federal, and other executives.

About the Company

Schemata is a Stanford-born defense tech startup leading the commercialization of spatial intelligence products, including digitizing work instructions with photorealistic 3D digital twins and vision language models. A16z Speedrun and Owl Ventures led our Seed round.

How to Apply

Email your resume and any other relevant information to Quin Roberts at quin@schemata.com.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compelling client proposals and presentation materials
• Draft professional follow-up communications to prospects and clients
• Track sales pipeline data to identify trends and opportunities
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM system
• Assist in optimizing sales processes and workflows
• Support senior sales staff with administrative and operational tasks
• Research potential clients and market developments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Design capabilities (building PowerPoint slides and proposals in Canva)
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
• Analytical mindset with an ability to interpret sales data

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is methodical and process-oriented, while still bringing creative thinking to problem-solving. You should be comfortable working independently and within an ever-changing environment.

Career Growth

High-performing employees may have the opportunity to grow into client-facing roles, including lead qualification and client relationship management.

Location & Schedule

• Based in the Washington, DC area
• Hybrid role: In-office presence required three days per week
• Full-time, Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Salary: $40,000 - $60,000
• Company equity
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.