Sales Manager

Space Inventor; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Canteen

Social events

Job summary

Space Inventor is seeking a Sales Manager for Mission Sales to broaden its global footprint in satellite solutions. You will drive business development and build lasting client partnerships from Copenhagen, Leuven, or Aalborg.

You will lead proposals, negotiate terms, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs while representing Space Inventor at industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in project sales, preferably within the space industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and commercial negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new satellite and mission sales opportunities across commercial, governmental, and institutional markets globally.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, acting as their trusted advisor for satellite solutions.
• Represent Space Inventor at expos, conferences, and customer meetings to promote our products and capabilities.
• Understand and assess customer needs, translating them into tailored satellite solutions using Space Inventor’s platforms and services.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and propose mission solutions that meet specific customer requirements.
• Lead the creation of detailed proposals, including technical specifications, pricing, timelines, and contractual terms.
• Ensure proposals align with Space Inventor’s product portfolio and competitive positioning.
• Drive negotiations with clients to secure deals, ensuring favorable terms while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to finalize contracts and oversee post-sale handovers.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and market demands to refine sales strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Business development

International travel

Account management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Are you a skilled Sales Manager with a passion for building business and ready to make your mark in the space industry? Then this role is for you.

As Sales Manager for Mission Sales, you will play a key role in expanding Space Inventor’s global footprint by driving the growth of advanced satellite solutions. You will work at the intersection of commercial strategy and cutting-edge space technology, helping customers turn their mission ambitions into reality. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence high-impact projects while collaborating with a passionate and innovative team in a fast-growing space company.

You can be based in Copenhagen (Denmark), Leuven (Belgium), or Aalborg (Denmark).

Your Responsibilities

Business Development and Account Management

• Identify, pursue, and secure new satellite and mission sales opportunities across commercial, governmental, and institutional markets globally.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, acting as their trusted advisor for satellite solutions.
• Represent Space Inventor at expos, conferences, and customer meetings to promote our products and capabilities.

Solution Selling

• Understand and assess customer needs, translating them into tailored satellite solutions using Space Inventor’s platforms and services.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and propose mission solutions that meet specific customer requirements.

Proposal Development

• Lead the creation of detailed proposals, including technical specifications, pricing, timelines, and contractual terms.
• Ensure proposals align with Space Inventor’s product portfolio and competitive positioning.

Negotiation and Closing

• Drive negotiations with clients to secure deals, ensuring favorable terms while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to finalize contracts and oversee post-sale handovers.

Market Insights and Strategy

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and market demands to refine sales strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project sales, preferably within the space industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and commercial negotiation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally for customer visits and industry conferences.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Technical or engineering background is considered an advantage.
• Strong international exposure, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in a growing European space company
• Opportunity to work on new space satellite technology
• Highly skilled and motivated engineering teams
• A unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with space technology
• An inspiring and creative work environment
• Opportunity for personal and professional development
• Good colleagues and several social events each year
• Health insurance, canteen, and other staff benefits
• Competitive salary and good working conditions

About Space Inventor

Space Inventor is a leading Satellite company with a passion for exploring space and delivering innovative solutions in satellite technology. Our mission is to revolutionize the space industry with creativity, technical expertise, and reliability. With our 250+ years of combined experience in the space industry, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what satellites can achieve.