Sales Manager (Space)

Sales Manager – Space Sector

Location: Munich / Hybrid, Germany

Employment: Permanent | Full-time

NewSpace Technical is working with an innovative and growing space technology company developing advanced solutions for the rapidly evolving space industry.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to help grow the company's international customer base, develop new commercial opportunities and build long-term relationships across the global space sector.

This is a hands-on commercial role where you will manage the full sales cycle , from identifying and qualifying new opportunities through to proposal development, negotiation and closing.

You will work closely with technical and leadership teams to understand customer challenges, identify opportunities and translate complex space technology into clear commercial value.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and managing an international pipeline of new business opportunities
• Managing the full sales cycle , from initial outreach and qualification through to negotiation and contract close
• Identifying and developing new markets and customer segments within the space and high-tech sectors
• Building strategic relationships with customers, partners, integrators and other industry stakeholders
• Developing commercial partnerships to support international growth
• Representing the company at space industry conferences, trade shows and customer events
• Developing proposals, commercial offers and pricing strategies
• Supporting RFPs and procurement processes
• Managing sales forecasts, pipeline reporting and CRM activities
• Working closely with technical teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored solutions
• Communicating complex technical products and services in a clear, commercially relevant way
• Building relationships with stakeholders across technical, operational and executive levels
• Supporting the development and execution of wider go-to-market strategies

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• 4–7 years' experience in B2B or B2G sales
• Experience within space, aerospace, Earth observation, defence, SaaS, aviation, engineering or another high-tech/regulated industry
• Proven experience developing new business and closing complex, consultative sales
• Experience managing longer sales cycles and multiple stakeholders
• International sales experience and confidence working with customers across different markets
• Strong ability to identify market opportunities and develop targeted sales approaches
• Experience working with a CRM and using pipeline data to manage sales activity and forecasting
• Ability to understand complex technical products and translate them into clear business value
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience with commercial negotiations and contract closing
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial and hands-on approach

Desirable:

• Existing network within the European or international space sector
• Knowledge of satellite operations, Earth observation or other space applications
• Experience selling technical products or SaaS solutions
• Experience working with government, institutional or regulated customers
• Experience developing proposals, pricing models and RFP responses
• Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, Computer Science or a related field
• Sales, negotiation or industry-specific training/certifications

What You Can Expect

• Join a growing space technology company working on technically innovative products
• International customer exposure and the opportunity to develop new markets
• A high level of autonomy and ownership over your sales activity
• Close collaboration with experienced technical and commercial teams
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working from Munich
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Support for industry conferences and networking
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment
• Generous annual leave and flexible workation options
• Company benefits including mobility, wellbeing and pension support
• Regular team and social events

Interested?

If you're an experienced B2B/B2G Sales Manager with a background in space, aerospace, high-tech or another technical industry, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply here or contact NewSpace Technical for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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