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We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to build and lead a high-performing commercial function that drives strategic customer relationships and secures high-value contracts with both government customers and large enterprises (primarily satellite primes and OEMs). You’ll own the path from shaping opportunities before tenders open, through leading competitive proposals, to securing multi-year contracts and driving sustained account growth. Your ability to navigate complex, high-stakes deals, foster a results-driven culture, and partner with our engineering and business teams will directly influence NewOrbit’s market leadership.
Job Responsibility:
Dual-market ownership (Gov & Enterprise): Build and execute account strategies for agencies and large companies
map stakeholders, budgets, and decision paths
shape requirements before tenders open
Tender intelligence & capture: Track pipelines across government portals and enterprise sourcing calendars
run capture plans, win themes, and competitor/price-to-win analyses
coordinate clarifications, BAFO, and oral presentations
Complex deal negotiation: Close supply, licensing, and co-development agreements
negotiate IP, warranties/liability, service levels, and milestone payments aligned to TRL gates
Partnerships & consortia: Structure teaming with primes, SMEs, universities, and test partners to strengthen bids and delivery confidence
Forecasting & governance: Maintain a transparent pipeline with stage gating, ACV/TCV, probability, and cycle metrics
report risks/mitigations and drive executive decision forums
Voice of customer: Feed market and procurement insights into roadmaps, qualification timelines, pricing, and make/buy decisions
Compliance & controls: Work with Legal/Compliance on export control (e.g., UK/EU/US regimes), information security, and public-sector procurement rules
Market presence & pitching: Represent NewOrbit at industry events, tender briefings, space conferences, and executive reviews
deliver compelling pitches and presentations that clearly communicate our vision and value proposition
Team leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing commercial team, fostering persistence, creativity, and a results-driven culture
Requirements:
≥5 years in business development or key accounts for aerospace/defence or deep-tech hardware, with wins across government procurement and large-enterprise buying centres
Demonstrated success leading competitive bids (capture planning, scoring criteria, compliance, pricing) and handling long, multi-stakeholder cycles
Strong negotiation track record on MSAs/SOWs, licensing, co-development, and milestone-based contracts
fluent in IP and risk allocation
Able to translate complex engineering (propulsion, ULEO satellite platforms, qualification, test/readiness reviews) into customer value and business cases
Proven ability to recruit, develop, and manage high-performing commercial or sales teams
Disciplined CRM usage, forecasting, and KPI ownership (win rate, cycle time, stage conversion, ACV/TCV)
Familiarity with public-sector procurement practices and export-control considerations
knows when to engage specialists
Skilled in shaping and delivering impactful presentations, narratives, and proposals that resonate with diverse audiences
Executive presence, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, stakeholder influence, and resilience in long negotiations
High ownership in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
willing to travel for customer meetings, briefings, and negotiations
What we offer:
Equity and Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc
Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week
relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad