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Astranis

Builds small satellites for dedicated internet service

Sales Director - International Government

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA$170k - $210k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A proven track record selling to foreign militaries or international government agencies; satellite communications, defense, or secure communications experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of government and military procurement, including RFI/RFP cycles.
  • An existing network within target markets’ defense and procurement communities.
  • Comfort with short-notice travel.
  • Technical fluency to discuss satellite communications architecture and capacity credibly.
  • Comfort operating in a high-security, compliance-sensitive environment involving ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a global pipeline of foreign government and military opportunities across all regions, not tied to a single territory.
  • Lead and manage responses to RFIs, RFPs, and other formal government procurement processes in partnership with technical and proposal teams.
  • Coordinate and deconflict efforts with the Astranis USG team where applicable.
  • Develop expertise in foreign government and military procurement of satellite communications and secure communications, including budget cycles, procurement law, offsets, and decision-making structures, and apply it to capture strategy.
  • Build senior relationships with defense and government stakeholders, attachés, prime contractors, and channel partners.
  • Travel internationally and extensively to support business development, negotiations, and customer relationships.
  • Partner with Network Planning, finance, operations, legal, and USG teams to develop strategic pursuits.
  • Support pricing, deal structuring, and negotiation for sovereign and defense capacity and service agreements.
  • Deliver accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting to Commercial leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Foreign language proficiency is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in satellite communications, defense, or secure communications is preferred.

About the Company

Astranis

Builds small satellites for dedicated internet service

Astranis builds and operates small satellites that supply internet capacity to telecommunications companies, large enterprises, and government customers. Its MicroGEO spacecraft work in geostationary orbit, staying above the same region so customers receive continuous coverage without a large moving constellation. The company designs and manufactures satellites in-house, runs their ground networks, and earns revenue by leasing capacity or managing complete connectivity services. Its infrastructure supports cellular backhaul, aircraft connectivity, and broadband links in remote areas where ground networks are difficult to build. Astranis was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2015

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