VP Sales

<h2><strong>Company</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">NewOrbit builds satellites that fly in very low Earth orbit, below 300 km, along with the electric propulsion that keeps them there.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Flying closer to Earth means sharper imagery from smaller optics, and an orbit that cleans itself: our satellites de-orbit within a month at end of life, leaving no debris.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our AURA family of RF gridded ion thrusters powers our own NEO-1 satellite, with first flight planned for Q3 2028, and is also offered to other operators.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Electric propulsion is what lets our satellites hold very low orbits, and our AURA RF gridded ion thruster is at the centre of it.</p><h2>Your Role</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are seeking a VP Sales to lead new business development with government and large space sector customers. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives on winning major contracts personally, not just directing a team from a distance.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You bring deep, current knowledge of the satellite sales landscape, a track record of closing significant contracts, and the seniority to represent NewOrbit at the highest level with strategic customers.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Win and close contracts:</strong> Lead high-value deals with governments and large space organisations, from first conversation through to signature.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Own the full sales cycle:</strong> Sourcing, qualification, proposal, negotiation, and close - across every stage.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Build strategic relationships:</strong> Develop and maintain senior-level relationships across government agencies, primes, and major operators.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Set commercial strategy:</strong> Shape and execute NewOrbit's sales approach for government and enterprise customers.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Represent NewOrbit externally:</strong> Executive-level presence at customer meetings, government engagements, and industry events.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Partner internally:</strong> Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to scope deals that are commercially sound and deliverable.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Report to leadership:</strong> Own pipeline, forecasting, and deal status reporting to the board.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Grow the function:</strong> Build out a wider sales team as the business scales.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Fundamental Requirements</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Satellite sales experience (required):</strong> Direct, hands-on experience selling satellites specifically, across the full sales process. Current, up-to-date knowledge of the satellite customer landscape.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Deal track record:</strong> Demonstrated history of winning significant (single-digit million £) contracts with large space organizations and/or governm