Senior Satellite Sales Leader Government & Space Contracts

NewOrbit Space Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Private health insurance

Hybrid work

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Job summary

NewOrbit Space is 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.

You will own the full sales cycle, build strategic relationships across government agencies and primes, and report to the board while growing the function. Equity and a competitive package include ownership stakes, with visa sponsorship and relocation

Qualifications

• Satellite sales experience across the full sales process is required.
• Proven history of closing significant contracts with governments or major space organizations.
• Senior level experience in space industry sales, 15–20+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Win and close contracts with governments and large space organisations from initial contact to signature.
• Own the full sales cycle: sourcing, qualification, proposal, negotiation and close.
• Build strategic relationships across government agencies, primes and operators.
• Set commercial strategy and represent NewOrbit externally at meetings and events.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to scope commercially sound deals.
• Report pipeline, forecasting and deal status to the board and grow the team.

Skills

Satellite sales experience

Deal closing

Senior sales leadership

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Job description

NewOrbit Space is 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.

You will own the full sales cycle, build strategic relationships across government agencies and primes, and report to the board while growing the function. Equity and a competitive package include ownership stakes, with visa sponsorship and relocation