Director of Sales – US Commercial Space

What We Offer:

- 401(k) and an annual Wellness Allowance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scale Kepler’s US commercial sales across commercial and government sectors

• Own revenue growth, pipeline development, forecasting, and sales execution

• Execute go-to-market strategy, positioning, and commercial transactions for Kepler services

• Provide market feedback to Product and Engineering to shape product roadmap, features, and service offerings based on market demand

• Act as the voice of the customer, translating user needs into product and business strategy

• Build and manage key customer and partner relationships across the US space ecosystem

• Lead proposal development, RFP responses, and bid/no-bid decisions

• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities

• Represent Kepler at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements (≈40% travel)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years in sales, or commercial leadership within space, aerospace, or related technology sectors

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field

• Proven track record building and scaling commercial organizations and launching new products/services

• Experience selling into both government and commercial space markets

• Strong understanding of space systems (e.g., small satellites, RF/optical communications)

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams

• Experience operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, early-stage environments

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value

Bonus Points:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD)

• Experience bringing space or telecom products from concept to market

• Background in high-growth or startup environments

Use of AI in Recruitment

Equal Opportunity Employer