VP Space Sales: Gov & Enterprise Contracts (Equity)

NewOrbit Space; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Private health insurance

Hybrid work

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Annual health checks

Job summary

NewOrbit Space is seeking a VP Sales to lead new business development with government and large space sector customers. You will drive end-to-end deals, representing the company at executive and industry levels, and shaping the commercial approach for strategic clients.

Ideal candidates have a deep satellite sales background, a proven track record of closing multi‑million £ contracts, and 15–20+ years in the space industry with an established senior network.

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on satellite sales across the full cycle.
• Proven deal track record with multi‑million contracts.
• Seniority of 10–20+ years in space industry sales.

Responsibilities

• Win and close high‑value contracts with governments and space organisations.
• Own the full sales cycle from sourcing to signature.
• Build strategic relationships with senior government and industry leaders.
• Set and execute commercial strategy for government and enterprise customers.
• Represent NewOrbit at executive meetings and industry events.
• Collaborate with engineering/delivery to scope viable deals.
• Report pipeline, forecasting, and deal status to the board.
• Grow the sales function as the business scales.

Skills

Satellite sales experience

Relationship network

Strategic account management

Job description

NewOrbit Space is seeking a VP Sales to lead new business development with government and large space sector customers. You will drive end-to-end deals, representing the company at executive and industry levels, and shaping the commercial approach for strategic clients.

Ideal candidates have a deep satellite sales background, a proven track record of closing multi‑million £ contracts, and 15–20+ years in the space industry with an established senior network.