Strategic Growth Director, Space & Americas

Loft Orbital; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches

Job summary

Loft Orbital in the United States is seeking a Director of Business Development, Americas to drive the next phase of commercial growth. You will identify commercial space companies, emerging constellations, and strategic partners, turning early relationships into funded missions.

You will work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, product, and mission operations, engaging founders, CTOs and program leaders to shape opportunities from concept to pathfinders and constellation-scale programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business development or equivalent customer-facing role.
• Proven track record of originating and closing complex opportunities.
• Experience selling complex technical products and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-potential companies and new mission opportunities across the Americas.
• Originate opportunities rather than rely on inbound leads.
• Shape solutions that align Loft's capabilities with customer strategy.
• Lead opportunities from concept through pathfinder missions and repeat programs.
• Own opportunities through qualification, proposal, negotiations, and contracting.
• Develop relationships with spacecraft manufacturers, launch providers, and data companies.
• Turn initial missions into long-term customer relationships.
• Maintain strong understanding of the commercial space ecosystem.
• Bring together cross-functional stakeholders to execute programs.

Skills

Space industry knowledge

Senior business development

Hunter mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic selling

Job description

Loft Orbital in the United States is seeking a Director of Business Development, Americas to drive the next phase of commercial growth. You will identify commercial space companies, emerging constellations, and strategic partners, turning early relationships into funded missions.

You will work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, product, and mission operations, engaging founders, CTOs and program leaders to shape opportunities from concept to pathfinders and constellation-scale programs.