VP Sales

1 мес. назад

ВеликобританияC-levelHybrid

salesbusiness developmentcontract negotiationstrategic partnerships

Lead high-value government and large space sector sales, managing the full sales cycle and strategic customer relationships.

Pioneering Space Technology – You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary ion propulsion system and ULEO satellite platform will redefine satellite operations and disrupt traditional LEO operations.
Unmatched Ownership and Impact – You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology.
Equity and Competitive Salary – You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success.
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc.
Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week.
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support - We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.

We are seeking a VP Sales to lead new business development with government and large space sector customers. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives on winning major contracts personally, not just directing a team from a distance.
You bring deep, current knowledge of the satellite sales landscape, a track record of closing significant contracts, and the seniority to represent at the highest level with strategic customers.
Win and close contracts: Lead high-value deals with governments and large space organisations, from first conversation through to signature.
Own the full sales cycle: Sourcing, qualification, proposal, negotiation, and close - across every stage.
Build strategic relationships: Develop and maintain senior-level relationships across government agencies, primes, and major operators.
Set commercial strategy: Shape and execute 's sales approach for government and enterprise customers.
Represent externally: Executive-level presence at customer meetings, government engagements, and industry events.
Partner internally: Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to scope deals that are commercially sound and deliverable.
Report to leadership: Own pipeline, forecasting, and deal status reporting to the board.
Grow the function: Build out a wider sales team as the business scales.

Satellite sales experience (required): Direct, hands-on experience selling satellites specifically, across the full sales process. Current, up-to-date knowledge of the satellite customer landscape.
Deal track record: Demonstrated history of winning significant (single-digit million £) contracts with large space organizations and/or governments.
Seniority: Minimum 10 years in space industry sales; realistically 15-20+ years. This is a senior hire.
Career focus: Majority, ideally the entirety, of your career spent in the space industry.
Relationship-led approach: A strong, established professional network across government, primes, and major operators, built through years of direct engagement in the sector.

At Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight.
We are currently building satellites that can operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites.