Career Opportunities

Location: McLean, VA (On-site; not a remote or work-from-home position) 

Salary: Negotiable 

Job Type: Full-time 

Eligibility: Open to the public. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic business development, marketing, sales, and developing/retaining a network of customers.  

About Us: CakeBoxx Technologies is an innovative, global leader in sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions for high-value, high-consequence, mission-essential, and oversized cargo. We design and build safe, secure, and efficient containers and platforms for end-to-end transport and storage, addressing ever-changing challenges and risks. Advantages of our flexible, resilient solutions include improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, increased profitability and cargo velocity, enhanced worker safety, reduced carbon footprint, and Zero-Defect deliveries. 

Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and expanding our customer base and revenue. The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Demonstrated practical business development experience 
• Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving revenue targets 
• Effective sales and marketing skills 
• An innovative approach to problem-solving and overcoming challenges 
• Natural leadership abilities with self-starting instincts and the capability to act independently 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Business Development: Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities for CakeBoxx Technologies, with a primary focus on the market areas of defense, aerospace, wind/energy, steel, and special projects, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders: 
  • Develop and implement strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth and market expansion 
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and networking efforts 
  • Build and nurture relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to maximize business development opportunities 
  • Lead the development of proposals, presentations, and pitches to prospective customers, showcasing the company’s value proposition and capabilities 
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of customer solutions 
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify potential threats and opportunities for the company 
  • Track and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of business development initiatives and inform future strategies 
  • Coordinate customer events, meetings, appointments, and conferences 
  • Maintain proactive and consistent communication with both current and prospective customers, supporting procurement requirements and processes as necessary 
  • Collaborate with other internal functions to support customer acquisition and retention efforts 
  • Support CakeBoxx marketing stakeholders to help create content for social media channels, the company website, and other venues 
  • Keep management informed for awareness and decision-making support 

Qualifications/Experience: 

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred. 
• Relevant Experience: 3+ years of practical experience with a proven track record in business development, acquiring/retaining customers, and managing multiple customers/pipelines. 

Experience working with the defense, aerospace, wind/energy, steel, and/or special project industry areas is preferred. Proven experience in customer service, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment. 

• Past experience in the supply chain, logistics, transportation, freight forwarding and/or third party logistics provider industry (with emphasis on handling special projects and large industrial product solutions) is highly desirable. 

Skills and Competencies: Ability and proficiency in clearly articulating the company’s products to customers clearly, professionally, and energetically. Critical skillsets include the following:  

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport with customers and partners 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively 
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights 
• Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and results-oriented mindset. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (writing samples required) 
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, and creative problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset 
• Experience working with business development tools, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, such as HubSpot CRM, Zoho CRM, or Salesforce 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

 Technical Proficiency: Strong English language proficiency in communicating technical and subject matter information. Second language skills are appreciated but not required. 

Requirements:  

• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card 
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License 
• U.S. Passport and ability to travel preferred 

 Veterans and prior military service applicants appreciated. 

 Benefits:  

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401K with company match 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Paid Time Off 
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, with at least two (2) references, to Mr. Rico Millarez at [email protected] attention to Mr. Erik Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer. Please include “Business Developer Application” in the subject line of your email. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Millarez. 

Location: McLean, VA (On-site – Not a virtual or Work from Home position)

Salary: $18.50-21.00/hour

Job Type: Full-time or part-time paid internship (preferred +6 months internship but flexible)

Areas of Consideration: Open to students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a business discipline (logistics and/or supply chain operations with emphasis on transportation management)

Note: Students can work as paid interns and may be afforded the opportunity to become permanent full-time employees.

 About Us: CakeBoxx Technologies is an innovative, global leader in sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions for high-value, high-consequence, mission-essential, and oversized cargo. The company designs and builds safe, secure, and efficient containers and platforms for end-to-end transport and storage, addressing ever-changing challenges and risks for the defense, aerospace, and sustainable energy industries. We specialize in creating innovative solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency. Our focus is on ensuring the safe and secure transportation and storage of critical systems and components. These are high-value, high-stakes elements integral to advanced systems in fast-growing fields such as unmanned vehicles, space exploration, sensor technology, and related sectors. Our goal is to support the missions of today and tomorrow with our problem-solving approach.

Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a business analyst intern. The intern will work in the Commercial Operations Department of CakeBoxx at Headquarters in Mclean, VA.  Commercial Operations is responsible for business development, sales and marketing, sales operations, transportation management, financial management and administration, and customer service. The applicant will work with team members from Commercial Operations on business development, quote development, market analytics, quotes/sales analytics, supply chain/logistics, and other special projects as required.  Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication, strong competency with office management software, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting research and gathering data related to the company’s business processes and systems

• Help in analyzing business data (i.e. quotation history/sales history), identifying trends and patterns, and making recommendations for improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess existing business processes and identify areas for enhancement or automation
• Assist in preparing and presenting reports to management and other stakeholders
• Support the development of business strategies and plans
• Provide essential support for project management activities, including task coordination, documentation preparation, and stakeholder communication
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Serve as an integrator between business needs and technology solutions, helping to create technology-enabled solutions to meet business needs
• Create presentations for business development efforts
• Leverage data analysis tools to collect, analyze, and interpret business data.
• Create management dashboards for fact-based decision-making
• Support procurement requirements and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related business discipline
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing (writing samples required)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and documentation
• Ability to develop PowerPoint presentations and graphics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent in Excel data analytics (pivot functions etc.)
• Strong English language proficiency in communicating technical and subject matter information, both verbally and in writing
• Desired but not required: knowledge and skills in advanced software tools (graphic designs, Access database, etc.)
• U.S. Citizenship, Green Card, or other work permit required
• U.S. Driver’s License preferred
• U.S. Passport and ability to travel preferred
• Veterans and prior military service appreciated
• Second language skills are appreciated but not required

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, with at least two (2) references, to Mr. Rico Millarez at [email protected], with the attention of Mr. Erik Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer. Please include “Business Analyst Intern” in the subject line of your email. For any questions, please send an email to Mr. Millarez.