Business Development Manager, Commercial
SolestialTempe, AZ
Full Time
Posted May 6, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
Solar Energy
Remote
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Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
- Lever View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 1, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Solar Energy
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Own commercial sales strategy in conjunction with VP of Product, Programs & Sales
Key Responsibilities
- Own commercial sales strategy in conjunction with VP of Product, Programs & Sales
- Build and sustain long-term direct relationships with key commercial customer stakeholders
- Quarterback cross-functional proposal efforts, working with product and engineering to deliver robust and competitive proposals on time
- Achieve Commercial Sales targets, aligned to business strategy and growth objectives
- Collaborate with government sales and marketing teams on a unified Go To Market strategy
- Represent Solestial at industry events, conferences, trade shows, and on-site meetings with existing commercial customers and prospects
- Communicate capture progress, pipeline health, and key risks to executive leadership through email, meetings, and regular updating of CRM
- Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships and teaming agreements that enhance competitiveness
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a preference for a STEM background
- 8+ years of experience in space or aerospace sales or business development
- Knowledge of commercial satellite and space infrastructure market, strategy and key participants
- Existing network of relationships with satellite bus providers
- Experience with all phases of the sales funnel from prospecting and lead generation to negotiations and contracting
- Strong experience with proposal development and business capture
- Proficiency with Hubspot or similar CRM tool
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 50% (domestic and international)
- Bonus: Knowledge of solar power generation or satellite power system technologies and competitive landscape
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation - we want you to grow with us
- Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
- 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
- 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
- Your work will literally go to space!
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