Senior Director, Satellite BD – Civil & Commercial

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation, based at the Long Beach, CA headquarters, is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to drive growth in the civil and commercial satellite market. You will identify potential clients, develop strategic partnerships, and lead efforts to secure contracts that expand our market share.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales to tailor solutions and deliver compelling proposals that win new business, engaging government civil space agencies,

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives focused on satellite solutions for civil and commercial applications
• Develop and execute capture strategies for securing large commercial or civil space contracts
• Engage with key customer stakeholders to build and maintain long-term relationships, ensuring Rocket Lab’s solutions align with their evolving needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver compelling proposals that meet customer requirements and win new business
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform and adapt our business development strategies
• Grow existing business opportunities and nurture relationships with existing customers to develop additional business opportunities

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation, based at the Long Beach, CA headquarters, is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to drive growth in the civil and commercial satellite market. You will identify potential clients, develop strategic partnerships, and lead efforts to secure contracts that expand our market share.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales to tailor solutions and deliver compelling proposals that win new business, engaging government civil space agencies,