Director of Sales – Commercial Space

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Sales – Commercial Space in the United States.

This is a high-impact sales leadership role focused on driving commercial growth in the US space sector. You will lead revenue generation, market expansion, and customer engagement for advanced space services, working at the intersection of sales, strategy, and product. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, particularly in early-stage and fast-evolving markets. You will own pipeline development, forecasting, and go-to-market execution, while providing market insights to shape product and service offerings. Strong collaboration with engineering, product, and marketing teams is essential to ensure offerings meet market needs. Success in this position directly impacts the growth of commercial space operations and establishes key relationships across government and industry sectors.

Accountabilities:

Lead US commercial sales efforts across both government and commercial space markets, scaling revenue and market presence
Own pipeline development, forecasting, and execution of commercial transactions
Develop and implement go-to-market strategies, positioning, and service offerings
Provide actionable market feedback to product and engineering teams to inform roadmap and feature development
Act as the voice of the customer, translating client needs into business and product strategies
Build and manage key customer and partner relationships, including proposal development, RFP responses, and bid/no-bid decisions
Monitor market trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive landscape to guide strategic decisions
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements (~40% travel)

Requirements:

10+ years of sales or commercial leadership experience within space, aerospace, or related technology sectors
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) a plus
Proven track record of building and scaling commercial organizations and launching new products/services
Experience selling into both government and commercial space markets
Strong understanding of space systems, including small satellites and RF/optical communications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and marketing
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, early-stage environments
Exceptional communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into clear business value

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including dependents
401(k) plan with employer match and annual wellness allowance
Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown
Relocation packages for approved roles
$1,500 annual professional development fund
Frequent company-wide events, town halls, and team-building activities
Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, high-growth, and innovative space environment

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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Director of Sales – Commercial Space

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