Global Director, Orbital Launch Business Development

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Health checks

Bike leasing program

Union benefits

Extra paid leave

Job summary

SSC Space invites a Business Development Director to grow our orbital launch offerings and payload opportunities from Esrange Space Center. You will build relationships with international customers, frame commercial strategies, and lead responses to complex requirements in a rapidly evolving space market.

The role is based in Solna or Kiruna, with a focus on expanding Europe’s access to space and developing a long-term commercial roadmap with Firefly Alpha launches.

Qualifications

• A Master of Science degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent combination of education and commercial experience.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, key account management, or commercial development within a tech-intensive industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and long-term relationships with international customers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with complex customer solutions involving multiple stakeholders and technical requirements.
• Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive global business development and sales activities for orbital launch services and payload opportunities on Firefly Alpha launches from Esrange Space Center.
• Identify, engage, and develop relationships with commercial, institutional, civil, and defense customers across international markets.
• Lead customer engagement activities, understand mission requirements, and coordinate commercial and technical responses.
• Develop customer value propositions, commercial strategies, and sales materials in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Support negotiations, proposal development, and contract preparation together with legal, finance, program, and engineering teams.
• Represent SSC Space at international conferences, industry events, customer meetings, and business development forums while monitoring market trends and new opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Key account management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Swedish proficiency

Education

Master of Science degree

Job description

SSC Space invites a Business Development Director to grow our orbital launch offerings and payload opportunities from Esrange Space Center. You will build relationships with international customers, frame commercial strategies, and lead responses to complex requirements in a rapidly evolving space market.

The role is based in Solna or Kiruna, with a focus on expanding Europe’s access to space and developing a long-term commercial roadmap with Firefly Alpha launches.