Sales Director, NRO Accounts

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can:
Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person , defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

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Vantor’s U.S. Government Sales team is looking for a motivated and mission-driven sales professional to help expand our reach with DoD and IC customers, particularly with NRO. In this role, you will be on the front line of business development — generating and qualifying new opportunities, fueling our sales engine, and building trusted relationships with government stakeholders. If you thrive in outbound prospecting, pipeline growth, and supporting critical national security missions, we’d love to talk.

This is a 50/50 Split Compensation Role.

What You’ll Do

• Drive targeted outbound campaigns (email, phone, social) to engage technical and leadership contacts within the DoD and IC.
• Translate complex technical features of Vantor’s next-generation constellation and AI-powered platforms into clear, compelling value propositions for customers.
• Qualify inbound leads and conduct in-depth discovery calls to assess technical requirements, operational needs, and buying timelines.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of MQLs and SQLs, ensuring a smooth handoff to Account Executives with detailed technical context.
• Research accounts, stakeholders, and mission requirements to deliver personalized, high-impact outreach that resonates with a technical audience.
• Log activities, track lead status, and manage follow-ups with precision in Salesforce.
• Partner with Marketing and Product teams to refine campaigns, content, and messaging with technical insights from the field.
• Participate in weekly pipeline reviews and contribute to forecast accuracy with data-driven insights.
• Stay current on Vantor’s products, differentiators, and the competitive landscape, with a focus on emerging space and AI technologies.
• Support trade shows, webinars, and executive briefings as a technical subject matter expert.

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field; MBA a plus.
• 7+ years of B2B sales or business development experience with quota ownership, specifically in technology, aerospace, or data analytics.
• Demonstrated success selling complex, enterprise-scale solutions into both Government and Commercial accounts, with a proven ability to engage technical buyers.
• Direct experience working with NRO customers
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level relationship skills, with an ability to articulate highly technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in territory planning, forecasting, and Salesforce (or similar CRM) management.
• Willingness to travel.
• Self-starter mentality with high energy, resilience, and a growth mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where technical credibility is paramount.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with next-generation satellite constellations, remote sensing, or geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications, data analytics platforms, and cloud computing environments.
• Experience collaborating with Marketing, Sales Engineering, and Product…