Sales Director – Satellite Communications
📍 Washington, United States
💼 Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Travel Role
Are you a proven Sales Leader in Satellite Communications with a strong network across the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies? This is an opportunity to lead regional growth and strategy for a cutting-edge technology company that delivers advanced SATCOM solutions to government and defense customers worldwide.
We’re seeking a Sales Director to take ownership of U.S. market expansion, build and develop a high-performing team, and drive major programs in defense, intelligence, and space communications.
What You’ll Do
- Lead U.S. government sales operations across the defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors.
- Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders within DoD, DISA, U.S. Space Force, and Intelligence Community.
- Develop and execute multi-year business plans to deliver strong revenue growth and market share expansion.
- Manage and mentor a talented team of sales professionals to exceed targets and maintain high sales discipline.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to align technical capabilities with customer requirements.
- Represent the organisation at industry events, trade shows, and federal acquisition forums.
What You’ll Bring
- Active or recent U.S. Security Clearance (Secret / TS/SCI) essential.
- 10+ years’ experience in satellite communications, defense, or aerospace sales.
- Proven record in direct sales to DoD, defense primes, and federal agencies.
- In-depth understanding of U.S. Government acquisition frameworks (IDIQ, OTA, GWAC).
- Experience managing complex pipelines valued at $50M+ annually.
- Strong leadership background – able to inspire, coach, and scale high-performing sales teams.
- Degree qualified, ideally in engineering, telecommunications, or a related scientific discipline.
Why Join
- Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits (401k match, health, vision, dental).
- Work alongside industry experts driving innovation in government SATCOM.
- Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of one of the most trusted names in satellite technology.