Senior Sales Manager/Director Satellite Mission (Space, Intelligence, Defense Programs) (Reloca[...]

Demexios; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support for family members

Annual benefit budget for personal development

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

An international leader in satellite technology is seeking a Sales Director for Satellite Missions. This role requires advanced bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and relocation to Mexico, Colombia, or Peru. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of sales experience in the Aerospace, Defense, or Space industries, with a proven track record of building networks within government organizations. You will play a critical role in expanding the company's presence in LATAM, and this position offers substantial growth opportunities in a pioneering organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in the Aerospace, Defense, or Space industry.
• 5+ years of international sales export experience.
• 5+ years of experience with earth observation, preferably SAR.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities and engage key government and defense stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and close contracts to expand the company's presence.
• Build a network within relevant organizations in the region.

Skills

Sales experience within the Aerospace industry

Sales experience within the Defense industry

Sales experience within the Space industry

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Strong hunter mentality

Job description

Overview

This role requires advanced bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Relocation to Mexico or Colombia or Peru is required. Relocation support is provided with including family members.

Salary: from 260k$ to 340k$

Role

We are seeking a Sales Director Satellite Missions with a strong hunter mentality — from identifying new opportunities and engaging key government and defense stakeholders to leading negotiations and closing contracts.

You will play a critical role in expanding our presence across the Mexico and LATAM region, working with government entities, defense organizations, and intelligence clients to deliver high-impact satellite and ISR solutions.

We are hiring on behalf of an international leader in satellite-based Earth Observation and advanced satellite imagery technology, employing more than 500 people. The company operates commercial satellite constellations and delivers critical insights to clients across sectors such as defence, intelligence, maritime, insurance, disaster management, and finance.

Why joining them?

You will be part of a pioneering organization shaping the future of space and defense intelligence. You will work with world-leading satellite technology and a talented, international team. The company values curiosity, ownership, and professional growth, offering continuous learning opportunities, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact in one of the most strategic regions in the world.

Expected outcomes & requirements

Outcomes:

• Commercially successful: Winning new business in the stated regions, in line with targets
• Influential: Building network within relevant organisations within the region
• Aligned: Engaging with the internal roadmaps and growth plans, to ensure commercial approaches are in line these intentions

Role-specific competences:

• 5+ years of sales experience within the Aerospace, Defense or Space industry
• 5+ years of International sales export experience
• 5+ years experience with earth observation, preferably SAR
• Existing network to all levels of Government and Government Organisations in your market.
• Experience in executing complex strategic sales thinking and the application of professional sales processes.
• Ability to speak the local language

Missions key competences:

• In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process.
• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.
• A job that matters in a dynamic Space industry environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (ie Auntie, language learning, coaching, budget for additional work equipment for home, charity activity)