Account Manager – Space
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Sales
B2B Sales, Business Development, Technical Sales
At SSC Space US, we help Earth benefit from Space. As part of our continued growth in the U.S. market, we are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Account Manager for New Space to expand our presence within the rapidly evolving Low Earth Orbit (LEO) ecosystem.
This role is ideal for a true hunter sales professional who thrives on building pipeline from the ground up, developing strategic relationships, and closing complex technical deals in a competitive and fast-paced environment. The Account Manager will focus on identifying and securing new business opportunities with LEO satellite operators, launch providers, and emerging space-tech companies across both commercial and government sectors.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the New Space industry while collaborating with international technical, operational, and commercial teams supporting mission-critical satellite communications and ground infrastructure services.
Requirements- Minimum 5+ years of sales experience within the space, satellite, ground network, or aerospace industry
- Proven track record of successfully closing deals with LEO satellite operators and New Space companies
- Direct experience selling ground station services, TT&C, EO data downlink, or related satellite communication solutions
- Demonstrated success in a hunter-style sales role with strong pipeline generation capabilities
- Strong understanding of the commercial LEO ecosystem and emerging New Space market trends
- Experience managing complex technical sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and business teams
- Experience working with CRM systems
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- U.S. Citizenship required due to contractual requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of sales experience within the space, satellite, ground network, or aerospace industry
- Proven track record of successfully closing deals with LEO satellite operators and New Space companies
- Direct experience selling ground station services, TT&C, EO data downlink, or related satellite communication solutions
- Demonstrated success in a hunter-style sales role with strong pipeline generation capabilities
- Strong understanding of the commercial LEO ecosystem and emerging New Space market trends
- Experience managing complex technical sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and business teams
- Experience working with CRM systems
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- U.S. Citizenship required due to contractual requirements
- Existing relationships within the New Space and LEO operator community
- Experience selling into U.S. government agencies such as NASA, Department of Defense, or U.S. Space Force
- Background in RF communications, satellite operations, aerospace engineering, or related technical fields
- Experience operating in international and matrixed business environments
Location
Flexible within the United States
Travel
Up to 20%–40% travel required (primarily domestic with some international travel)
Responsibilities- Identify, target, develop, and close new business opportunities with LEO satellite operators, launch providers, and New Space ecosystem companies
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive growth within the New Space vertical
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities through direct outreach and partner channels
- Lead…
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