BD Manager - Commercial (Aerospace)

TL;DR

BD Manager - Commercial (Aerospace): Driving growth by owning the end-to-end commercial business capture process with an accent on customer discovery, lead generation, and deal closure. Focus on delivering integrated satellite solutions and accelerating pipeline throughput across remote sensing and satcom segments.

Location: Northern Virginia. U.S. Person status required.

Salary: $107,000 - $161,000

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end commercial business capture process from discovery to closure.
• Lead customer discovery and lead generation to identify new market opportunities.
• Collaborate with Mission Engineering and Product teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Manage active pipeline opportunities and increase deal velocity.
• Implement qualification criteria and price estimation frameworks for standard deals.
• Deliver market sizing reports and insights for next-generation verticals.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR/EAR export control regulations.
• 5+ years of technical experience in the Aerospace sector (engineering, technical sales, or solutioning).
• 5+ years of direct business development and/or sales experience.
• Full lifecycle BD experience, including lead generation, discovery, capture, and proposal management.
• Bachelor of Science in a technical field or a Business degree with significant technical experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting across all organizational levels.

Nice to have

• In-depth experience with CRM and pipeline management in high-growth environments.
• Direct experience selling satellites or mission systems, specifically in remote sensing or satcom.
• Master’s Degree in a technical or business field.
• Active US security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Proximity to the Northern Virginia office for frequent in-person collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and unlimited sick time.
• Paid parental leave.