Sales Manager (Space)

Stellenbeschreibung:

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

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
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
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