Director, Space Business Development – Americas

Lever, Inc.; Golden, San Francisco (CO, CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan and equity options

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Daily catered lunches

Global exposure

Holiday pay

Job summary

Loft seeks a senior Director of Business Development, Americas to drive commercial growth across space ecosystems in the Americas from its Golden, CO and San Francisco hubs. You will originate high-value opportunities, build executive-level relationships, and shape multi-mission programs from concept to repeat, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored space infrastructure solutions.

You will navigate ambiguity, manage full BD cycles, and travel regularly to meet customers and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development, strategic sales, partnerships, or an equivalent customer-facing role.
• Deep understanding of the space industry and commercial space ecosystem.
• Proven track record as a net-new business developer and hunter.
• Experience selling complex technical products or services.
• Ability to engage with senior executives and technical leaders across multiple disciplines.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, early-stage opportunities.
• Experience owning opportunities through full BD/sales cycle including contracting.
• Strong commercial judgment and prioritization of strategic value.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-potential companies, emerging constellations, and new mission opportunities across the Americas.
• Originate opportunities proactively, not just inbound leads.
• Build relationships with founders, CEOs, CTOs, and engineering leaders to shape solutions.
• Lead opportunities from concept through pathfinder missions, demonstrations, and repeat programs.
• Own opportunities through qualification, proposal, negotiation, and contracting.
• Develop strategic partnerships with spacecraft manufacturers, launch providers, and data/analytics companies.
• Expand accounts to include additional spacecraft, missions, and services.
• Maintain market intelligence on commercial space trends and customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to turn customer needs into executable programs.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Partnerships

Hunter mentality

Space industry knowledge

Executive relationship-building

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Opportunity development

Job description

Loft seeks a senior Director of Business Development, Americas to drive commercial growth across space ecosystems in the Americas from its Golden, CO and San Francisco hubs. You will originate high-value opportunities, build executive-level relationships, and shape multi-mission programs from concept to repeat, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored space infrastructure solutions.

You will navigate ambiguity, manage full BD cycles, and travel regularly to meet customers and