Sales Director (Space & Defence)

TL;DR

Sales Director (Space & Defence): Leading the sales of communication satellites and business development across the European region with an accent on government, civil, and defence sectors. Focus on executing regional sales strategies, establishing relationships with key stakeholders, and expanding the company's presence in the European space ecosystem.

Location: Hybrid (Europe). Must be available for frequent travel within the EU.

Company

hirify.global is a space technology company that manufactures sovereign satellites for national and commercial services.

What you will do

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet regional targets in Europe.
• Sell sovereign satellites and manage customer relationships within government and defence sectors.
• Establish partnerships with industry experts, governments, and potential customers across the European market.
• Gather customer requirements to help iterate and improve product offerings in collaboration with Solution Engineers.
• Manage a detailed sales pipeline in CRM from lead generation to closing.
• Represent the company at international conferences, trade fairs, and connectivity panels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of technical sales experience.
• Relevant experience in the Space & Defence ecosystem in business development or sales.
• Fluent English proficiency required.
• Must be available for frequent travel within the EU.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in German, French, or Spanish.
• Proven track record of pursuing and closing complex deals.
• Deep understanding of the telecom satellites, satcom operations, and communication markets.
• Well-developed network of professional contacts within Europe.

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding environment where ideas are heard and valued.
• Ambitious and supportive network of experts from both classic and new space industries.
• Opportunity to make a real impact by providing critical connectivity and security solutions for nations.
• Inclusive, dynamic environment emphasizing equality and diversity.