VP Sales

VP of Sales - Space Sector

Location: Reading, UK

An ambitious and rapidly growing space technology company is seeking a Vice President of Sales to drive commercial growth across government, defence, and major space sector customers.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced space industry sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing opportunities, and personally securing major contracts. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping commercial strategy while leading high-value opportunities from initial engagement through to contract award.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a business developing next-generation satellite and propulsion technologies that are helping to redefine how spacecraft operate in orbit. As a senior commercial leader, you'll be responsible for expanding the company's presence across government agencies, prime contractors, satellite operators, and strategic industry partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and secure high-value contracts with government, defence, and space-sector organisations.
• Own the full sales lifecycle, from opportunity identification through proposal, negotiation, and contract award.
• Develop long-term relationships with senior stakeholders across the space ecosystem.
• Shape and execute commercial strategy for institutional and enterprise customers.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, conferences, industry events, and government engagements.
• Work closely with engineering and programme teams to develop commercially viable solutions.
• Own pipeline management, forecasting, and board-level reporting.
• Support the growth of the wider commercial function as the company scales.

Requirements

• Proven experience selling satellite systems, aerospace or satellite-related technologies.
• Strong track record of securing multi-million-pound contracts with government agencies, defence organisations, or major space-sector customers.
• Approximately 10-20+ years of space industry sales experience.
• Deep understanding of the global space market and customer landscape.
• Established network across government, defence, primes, operators, and wider space industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing complex sales cycles and strategic commercial relationships.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an innovative and fast-growing space technology business.
• Significant influence over commercial strategy and company growth.
• Competitive basic salary.
• Private healthcare and additional benefits package.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.

Interested?

We're looking to speak with senior space industry sales professionals who have a proven history of winning major contracts and developing strategic customer relationships within the satellite sector.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate's experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract.