Vice President Sales & Strategic Funding (m/f/d)
Core
Drive commercial growth and secure launch contracts, strategic partnerships, and non-dilutive funding for a space launch company.
Role type
VP Sales & Strategic Funding (Commercial Leadership)
Builds
Launch contracts, strategic partnerships, and public funding/grants.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Launch / Defense
Required skills
Commercial strategy, sales leadership, business development, grant writing, contract negotiation, forecasting, stakeholder management, financial acumen.
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense sector experience, international sales management, European funding program knowledge, German language.
Technologies
CRM tools, IT sales platforms.
Responsibilities
Define and execute sales and funding strategy; lead sales and BD teams; secure long-term launch agreements; manage government and institutional procurement; oversee grant and prize program strategy; align commercial commitments with engineering and program management.
Seniority
Executive (VP level)