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Sales & Business Development - UAS

DUNCAN PARNELL INC, Richmond, VA, United States


The UAS Sales & Business Development Representative will support the continued growth of Duncan-Parnell’s UAS business across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role is responsible for driving UAS hardware, software, and services sales while serving as a technical resource for customers in surveying, mapping, engineering, public safety, and federal government markets.

The representative will focus on developing new business, expanding existing accounts, and supporting complex procurement processes, particularly within federal and government agencies. This role requires a strong understanding of geospatial workflows, traditional surveying practices, and UAS technologies within Duncan-Parnell’s portfolio.

This role specifically supports the UAS line of business in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Travel throughout the territory is expected.

Sales Responsibilities

Develop new business and expand existing accounts across surveying, mapping, engineering, construction, utilities, public safety, and federal government markets

Meet or exceed assigned annual UAS revenue targets

Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle and maintain accurate CRM activity

Conduct customer demonstrations, trainings, and technical presentations

Support federal, state, and local procurement processes (GSA, bids, RFPs, etc.)

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government and enterprise accounts

Participate in industry events, conferences, and partner engagements

Collaborate internally with Operations, Marketing, and Management on forecasting and strategy

Federal & Technical Focus Responsibilities

Support federal and government customers through complex procurement and compliance requirements

Maintain strong understanding of NDAA-compliant UAS solutions and positioning

Provide technical guidance on UAS workflows including mapping, LiDAR, inspection, and data processing

Assist customers in aligning UAS solutions with mission requirements and funding opportunities

Support high-value and strategic opportunities with technical discovery and solution design

Qualifications

Experience with UAS, LiDAR, geospatial, or surveying technologies

Strong background in federal government sales and procurement processes

Experience in traditional surveying and mapping workflows

Ability to manage both transactional and consultative sales cycles

Strong communication, presentation, and technical consultation skills

Ability to travel within the assigned territory

Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (or ability to obtain within 60 days)

Proficiency with UAS hardware/software; Salesforce experience preferred

Residency within the sales territory or willingness to relocate to the Richmond, VA area

Requirements

Abide by the Duncan-Parnell Mission Statement in all interactions

Self-driven with a positive, team-oriented mindset

Strong technical understanding of UAS solutions and applications

Familiarity with surveying, mapping, engineering, and government markets

Ability to manage complex sales cycles and procurement processes

Achieve required monthly and annual performance metrics

Provide accurate forecasting and pipeline management

Strong organizational, analytical, and follow-up skills

Professional communication and presentation ability

Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory 30-50% of the time.

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