Sales and Business Development Manager - Space and Defense

Cosmic Shielding Corporation develops advanced radiation protection solutions and systems for space and defense applications. Our Plasteel® technology enables spacecraft, payloads, and electronics teams to use increasingly capable commercial hardware in demanding radiation environments. Cosmic works with commercial space companies, defense customers, government organizations, and major aerospace partners to take new capabilities from initial evaluation through qualification and production. We are looking for a Sales and Business Development Manager to help scale that commercial activity as Cosmic expands its standardized product offerings and production programs. The RoleThis is a hands-on sales role for someone who can independently manage opportunities from initial customer engagement through quote, qualification, purchase order, and repeat production. You will work directly with senior leadership and closely with product, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop new commercial accounts, expand existing customers, and convert early product evaluations and sample programs into production business. This is a remote role with regular customer interaction and travel. Candidates based in or near Huntsville, Alabama are preferred, but we are open to the right candidate elsewhere in the United States. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and close new commercial space and defense customersOwn opportunities through the full sales cycle, from initial engagement through quote, qualification, purchase order, and repeat businessDrive sample and evaluation programs toward qualification and productionManage customer follow-up, quotes, pricing coordination, and commercial executionExpand existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional products and programsBuild relationships with engineering, program, procurement, and business stakeholders at customer organizationsMaintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, CRM activity, and sales cadenceSell Cosmic’s standardized enclosure and product-family offerings as they move into productionSupport government and defense opportunities, including capture coordination and customer engagementWork with senior leadership on larger strategic accounts, partnerships, and major capture opportunitiesRepresent Cosmic at customer meetings, industry events, and conferencesProvide market and customer feedback to product and engineering teams Requirements3–5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, space, or another relevant technical marketExperience in sales, business development, account management, or customer-facing technical workDemonstrated ability to manage a full commercial sales cycleStrong technical aptitude and ability to communicate effectively with engineering and program teamsBachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field; an engineering or technical background is strongly preferredComfortable working with both commercial and government customersStrong written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneouslyComfortable operating in a small, fast-moving company where responsibilities extend beyond a narrow job descriptionWillingness to travel for customer meetings, conferences, and industry eventsExperience in spacecraft, satellite systems, electronics, radiation effects, advanced materials, aerospace manufacturing, or related markets is a plus. What We're Looking ForThe right person is commercially driven, technically curious, and comfortable taking ownership. We are looking for someone who likes finding and closing new business but is equally willing to handle the execution required to move an opportunity forward - following up with customers, building quotes, coordinating internally, tracking qualification activity, and staying engaged until a program reaches production.This is a strong fit for someone who wants meaningful responsibility in a growing space and defense company and the opportunity to grow into broader sales leadership as Cosmic scales. BenefitsCompetitive compensation with performance-based upsideGenerous medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment15 days of PTO annually10 paid holidays annually + end of the year holiday shutdown401K with employer match up to 4% of salaryEmployer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance and parental leave.