Director of Sales, New Products EU

Rocket Lab; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geospatial and analytics solutions is seeking a Director of Sales, New Products in London. You will lead regional sales for emerging technologies, driving pipeline generation and building executive relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned sales leader passionate about innovation and growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Personal Pension Plan

25 PTO, Bank Holidays, and Sick Time

Cycle to Work and Childcare Vouchers

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of B2B sales leadership experience with quota ownership.
• Proven success in enterprise-scale solutions sales.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Own designated EU + UK region and develop territory plans.
• Drive outbound prospecting and strategic account planning.
• Lead deal cycles from qualification to contract negotiation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Sales Leadership

Relationship Building

Education

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

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Please review the job details below.

Maxar’s Enterprise Sales organization is seeking a results-driven Director of Sales, New Products to lead our regional sales efforts for emerging technologies, including our Raptor vision-based software suite, across Europe and the United Kingdom. Reporting to the VP of Sales, New Products, you will own territory planning, pipeline generation, and revenue attainment for our newest offerings. You’ll act as the primary field leader, forging executive relationships and executing go-to-market tactics to accelerate growth. If you’re passionate about launching cutting-edge solutions and have a proven track record driving enterprise sales in your region, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own a designated EU + UK region: develop territory plans, segment priorities, and quarterly business reviews
• Drive outbound prospecting and strategic account planning to build a robust pipeline of Government (Civil and MoD) and Commercial opportunities
• Lead deal cycles from qualification through contract negotiation and closing, ensuring consistent forecasting accuracy
• Partner closely with Marketing on targeted regional campaigns, events, and demand-generation activities
• Relay customer and market feedback to Product and Marketing teams to refine positioning, pricing, and feature roadmaps
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Customer Success to ensure smooth handoffs and high adoption rates post-sale
• Implement sales best practices and MEDDPICC methodology to drive disciplined execution and pipeline hygiene
• Represent Maxar at industry conferences, regional user groups, and customer executive briefings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus
• 7+ years of B2B sales leadership experience with quota ownership, preferably in technology or analytics
• Demonstrated success selling enterprise-scale solutions into both Government and Commercial accounts
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level relationship skills
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in territory planning, forecasting, and Salesforce (or similar CRM) management
• Willingness to travel up to 80% across your region

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience selling SaaS, subscription, or analytics platforms
• Track record of working cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to meet regional goals

What’s In It For You:

There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to work, Top employer, candidate experience winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution to our collective mission.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Pension Plan
• 25 PTO, Bank Holidays, and Sick Time
• Cycle to Work and Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• And More!

Ready to drive the next generation of Maxar’s innovation? Apply today and join us in shaping the future of geospatial and analytics solutions.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.