Sales Manager, Commercial Launch

©PyraLink Aerospace Full-time

**SALES MANAGER, COMMERCIAL LAUNCH**

PyraLink Satellite Launch Services

PyraLink Aerospace was founded under the philosophy that Simplicity, Affordability and Flexibility are tightly coupled with a goal of creating a strong society where South Africans can make Space part of their daily conversations.

**SALES MANAGER, COMMERCIAL LAUNCH**

The Commercial Launch Sales at PyraLink Aerospace is responsible for selling launch services to new and existing customers, including satellite operators and manufacturers, foreign governments, private Telecom Companies and space exploration pioneers. As a Sales Manager, you will report to the Director of Finance/CFO and support sales efforts across an assigned region. You will take ownership of assigned client relationships and commercial launch opportunities. While you will receive direct mentorship from your leaders, your work will be largely self-directed. PyraLink Aerospace evolves rapidly, and you will be a critical asset to the sales team as we work to collectively advance our presence in the launch market across the galaxy.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Support the sales team as they develop, expand, and manage PyraLink Aerospace’s launch services in international markets
- Identify, develop, and capture new commercial launch business opportunities
- Develop customer relationships to understand technical and programmatic launch needs
- Gather customer requirements and work with the product engineering team to iterate on and improve PyraLink Aerospace product offerings
- Represent the commercial sales team at internal meetings and technical briefings
- Represent PyraLink Aerospace in various forums, including conferences, PyraLink Aerospace launches, technology panels, etc.

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business discipline
- 2+ years of professional experience in business development or sales

**PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Independently motivated, with a demonstrated track record of project ownership
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated technical aptitude in a professional setting
- Familiarity with launch vehicles, satellites, and/or the aerospace industry
- Professional sales training and development
- MBA or master's degree with a business or engineering focused curriculum
- Strong analytical skills in business and technical issues
- Multilingual

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations
- Must be willing to travel to other PyraLink Aerospace offices and customer locations as needed up to 50%

**PyraLink Aerospace Employee Benefits**
- The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology.
- An employee fitness program.
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career.
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks.
- PyraLink Aerospace merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Discovery & NetCare.
- Additional parental leave entitlements.
- A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year.

PyraLink Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with PyraLink

Aerospace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

**Education**:

- Honours (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng (required)