VP of Commercial Growth — Emerging Aerospace Tech

L.V. Enterprises; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

L.V. Enterprises is seeking a Director of Commercial Business Development to lead the market-entry strategy for emerging aerospace technology.

This remote role (U.S.-based) involves shaping a multi-vertical growth plan, building strategic partnerships, and closing high-value contracts with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial tech or aerospace, strong leadership, and proven ability to translate complex aerospace capabilities into compelling business value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive business development or sales experience in commercial technology, aerospace, geospatial, or related industries.
• 3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing business development or sales professionals.
• Proven track record of developing new markets, generating revenue, and closing significant customer agreements.
• Experience launching, commercializing, or scaling an innovative product, service, or technology.
• Strong understanding of commercial sales cycles, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to build financial models, revenue forecasts, budgets, and business cases.
• Experience establishing strategic partnerships and sustainable customer relationships.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate technical value to C-suite audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year commercial BD strategy focused on market penetration and revenue growth.
• Own commercial pipeline development, bookings, revenue planning, budgets, and forecasting.
• Identify anchor customers and scale early wins into long-term relationships.
• Translate aerospace capabilities into compelling commercial solutions with clear customer value.
• Partner with engineering, product, and operations to define scalable service offerings.
• Develop pricing structures, go-to-market strategies, and business models (including data partnerships, subscriptions, and hosting).
• Convert demonstrations and pilots into repeat business and long-term contracts.
• Lead and develop the BD team with clear objectives and performance metrics.
• Represent the business at industry events and executive meetings.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Strategic partnerships

Pricing strategy

Contract negotiations

Financial modeling

Revenue forecasting

Go-to-market

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Job description

L.V. Enterprises is seeking a Director of Commercial Business Development to lead the market-entry strategy for emerging aerospace technology.

This remote role (U.S.-based) involves shaping a multi-vertical growth plan, building strategic partnerships, and closing high-value contracts with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial tech or aerospace, strong leadership, and proven ability to translate complex aerospace capabilities into compelling business value.