Business Development Director, Satellite Propulsion

About The Role

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Business Development Director, Satellite Propulsion

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Business Development Director, Satellite Propulsion is responsible for managing all business development activities for propulsion products such as electric propulsion systems and propellant tanks. You will also support senior leadership and the Business Development organization, with deliverables required for our Board of Directors and investors.

You’ll Get To Do

• Lead Rocket Lab’s propulsion products business development, generating and executing sales of strategically aligned propulsion products to meet and exceed sales metrics for the Space Systems division, including a range of propulsion tanks, thrusters, and complete propulsion subsystems, etc.
• Develop and implement sales plans, systems, policies, initiatives, and procedures to manage the sales pipeline and close deals.
• Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing team in creating propulsion product collateral, marketing material, and strategic communications; and the Engineering and Production/Operations teams to ensure adequate plans for low lead-time delivery of propulsion products.
• Lead research on the propulsion product competitive landscape and market, lead forecasting of sales, determine pricing, and provide support for business development, strategy, and the space systems product and services roadmap.
• Grow existing business opportunities and nurture relationships with existing customers to develop additional business opportunities.
• Create new business opportunities and relationships by presenting Rocket Lab’s capabilities/experience to provide propulsion products.
• Responsible for forecasting pipeline (non-backlog) element of revenue.
• Develop and present bid/no-bid strategies, and manage proposal planning, preparation, and submission.
• Advise on, and help implement, technology licensing deals and strategic acquisitions for new and strategically aligned space systems elements.
• Lead and/or participate in proposal activities, including generation of technical, management, cost, schedule, and proposal content for new business.
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