Strategic Space Gov't Sales & Partnerships Manager

EVONA; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the aerospace sector is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to lead government sales efforts aimed at building long-term partnerships with federal agencies including DoD and NASA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sales within the space or defense sectors and a proven track record of closing large-scale contracts. This full-time role is critical for driving new business opportunities, with an annual sales target exceeding $10M. Join a team dedicated to making space universally accessible.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of BD or sales experience in the space, defense, or aerospace sectors.
• Proven track record of closing large-scale government contracts.
• Experience selling small satellites.
• Strong network across DoD, NASA, NOAA, and related agencies.
• Excellent understanding of US government procurement and compliance (ITAR, EAR).
• Confident negotiator and communicator with senior government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive US government strategy.
• Build strong relationships with federal agencies and military branches.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to long-term contracts.
• Secure high-value deals with an annual sales target of $10M+.
• Represent the business at government briefings and industry events.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Negotiation

Government Relations

Networking

Job description

A leading tech firm in the aerospace sector is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to lead government sales efforts aimed at building long-term partnerships with federal agencies including DoD and NASA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sales within the space or defense sectors and a proven track record of closing large-scale contracts. This full-time role is critical for driving new business opportunities, with an annual sales target exceeding $10M. Join a team dedicated to making space universally accessible.