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Senior Director, European Business Development
Lead strategic partnerships with European governmental bodies to drive business growth.
Toulouse, Occitanie, France
2 weeks ago
Loft Orbital
Making space missions more accessible through shared satellite infrastructure.
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✨ About The Role
- The Senior Director will lead Loft Orbital's business development efforts in Europe, focusing on key initiatives such as France 2030 and partnerships with CNES and ESA.
- Responsibilities include developing strategies to influence Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and managing responses to these proposals.
- The role involves establishing a lobbying and communications plan to maximize contract win rates and identifying new institutional and commercial opportunities.
- The candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline and leading contract negotiations.
- Regular engagement with French and European government agencies will be required to discuss both business and technical aspects of Loft Orbital's offerings.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing business with European government institutions such as CNES, ESA, and the European Commission.
- A deep understanding of the procurement processes and operational structures within these institutions is essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in business development within the space industry, demonstrating a strong technical foundation in space systems.
- Experience in lobbying and strategic influence within CNES, ESA, and EC is crucial for driving business opportunities.
- Exceptional professional communication and negotiation skills are necessary to engage effectively with stakeholders and secure contracts.
- Fluency in both French and English, both written and spoken, is required to navigate the European market effectively.
About Loft Orbital
Making space missions more accessible through shared satellite infrastructure.