VP Sales

<p style="min-height:1.5em">At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are currently building satellites that can operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Your Role</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are seeking a VP Sales to lead new business development with government and large space sector customers. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives on winning major contracts personally, not just directing a team from a distance.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You bring deep, current knowledge of the satellite sales landscape, a track record of closing significant contracts, and the seniority to represent NewOrbit at the highest level with strategic customers.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Win and close contracts:</strong> Lead high-value deals with governments and large space organisations, from first conversation through to signature.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Own the full sales cycle:</strong> Sourcing, qualification, proposal, negotiation, and close - across every stage.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Build strategic relationships:</strong> Develop and maintain senior-level relationships across government agencies, primes, and major operators.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Set commercial strategy:</strong> Shape and execute NewOrbit's sales approach for government and enterprise customers.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Represent NewOrbit externally:</strong> Executive-level presence at customer meetings, government engagements, and industry events.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Partner internally:</strong> Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to scope deals that are commercially sound and deliverable.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Report to leadership:</strong> Own pipeline, forecasting, and deal status reporting to the board.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Grow the function:</strong> Build out a wider sales team as the business scales.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Fundamental Requirements</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Satellite sales experience (required):</strong> Direct, hands-on experience selling satellites specifically, across the full sales process. Current, up-to-date knowledge of the satellite customer landscape.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Deal track record:</strong> Demonstrated history of winning significant (single-digit million £) contracts with large space organizations and/or governments.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Seniority:</strong> Minimum 10 years in space industry sales; realistically 15-20+ years. This is a senior hire.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Career focus:</strong> Majority, ideally the entirety, of your career spent in the space industry.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Relationship-led approach:</strong> A strong, established professional network across government, primes, and major operators, built through years of direct engagement in the sector.</p></li></ul><h2></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Why NewOrbit Space?</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Pioneering Space Technology </strong>– You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary ion propulsion system and ULEO satellite platform will redefine satellite operations and disrupt traditional LEO operations.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Unmatched Ownership and Impact </strong>– You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Equity and Competitive Salary </strong>– You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Comprehensive Benefits Package </strong>–<strong> </strong>Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc. </p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Hybrid Work</strong> - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Visa Sponsorship &amp; Relocation Support</strong> - We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.</p></li></ul><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>