Director of Satellite Sales & Strategic Partnerships

Lumira Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumira Search is helping a venture-backed NewSpace company recruit a Director of Sales to own new business development and strategic partnerships in satellite communications. This is a hybrid commercial/technical leadership role that moves beyond a traditional sales function.

You'll work with senior leadership, build influential partnerships, and drive multi-region growth with a focus on Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, with travel to support international business development.

Qualifications

• Strong network with operators in at least one region (APAC, ME, Europe, or Americas).
• Track record of new business origination in satellite/telecom or adjacent gov/defense markets.
• Technical credibility in RF and/or optical communications; speaking the language is key.
• Arabic language skills are a strong plus for Middle East/GCC engagement.
• Merit-based bar; ownership and proactive, fast-moving startup mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively to support international business development.

Responsibilities

• Own new business development and go-to-market strategy for satellite products/services.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships, including co-development initiatives.
• Develop relationships with incumbent and sovereign operators in key regions.
• Serve as a credible technical counterpart to engineering/product teams.
• Represent the company in high-stakes conversations with government-linked entities.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

New business origination

Technical credibility in RF/optical

Arabic language skills

Startup environment adaptability

Travel willingness

Job description

Lumira Search is helping a venture-backed NewSpace company recruit a Director of Sales to own new business development and strategic partnerships in satellite communications. This is a hybrid commercial/technical leadership role that moves beyond a traditional sales function.

You'll work with senior leadership, build influential partnerships, and drive multi-region growth with a focus on Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, with travel to support international business development.