Director of Sales - Middle East & Africa

Description:
• As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers.
• Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload.
• Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
• Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
• This Sales Director that will oversee Asia Pacific region will be tasked with relentlessly driving deals to closure. You will partner with Engineering, Business Development, and the Executive team to drive sales through our funnel and accelerate our business growth. This is a customer-facing role that will demand technical skill to customize our satellite offerings, business acumen to enable mutually-beneficial programs for Astranis and our clients, and the personal finesse to develop and execute sales plans to drive prospects to closure.

Requirements:
• Degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in the satellite industry
• 7+ years of experience in a customer-facing sales role
• Deep experience closing complex deals worth millions of dollars
• Solid understanding of and systems levels knowledge in satellite communications and payload design
• Strong English-language communication skills, both written and oral
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 30% of time
• Burning desire to close deals and win business on tight timelines
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Benefits:
• All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
• Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.
• Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

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