Director of Sales – US Commercial Space

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🕒 April 6

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Kepler Communications Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2015

🚀 Aerospace

📡 Telecommunications

🎖️ Defense

Aerospace • Telecommunications • Defense

Kepler Communications Inc. is a company focused on advancing mission communications in space. They offer a cutting-edge optical network that facilitates real-time data relay between satellites, addressing the challenges of on-orbit communications. By employing a hybrid RF and optical network, Kepler is turning satellites into Internet exchange points, enabling rapid data transfers for Earth observation, defense, and human space flight. They continue to expand on-space capabilities by improving infrastructure that supports seamless and secure access to space-generated data across various markets, including defense, intelligence, and space sustainability.

📋 Description

• Scale Kepler’s US commercial sales across commercial and government sectors. • Own revenue growth, pipeline development, forecasting, and sales execution. • Execute go-to-market strategy, positioning, and commercial transactions for Kepler services. • Provide market feedback to Product and Engineering to shape product roadmap, features, and service offerings based on market demand. • Act as the voice of the customer, translating user needs into product and business strategy. • Build and manage key customer and partner relationships across the US space ecosystem. • Lead proposal development, RFP responses, and bid/no-bid decisions. • Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities. • Represent Kepler at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements (≈40% travel).

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in sales, or commercial leadership within space, aerospace, or related technology sectors. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field. • Proven track record building and scaling commercial organizations and launching new products/services. • Experience selling into both government and commercial space markets. • Strong understanding of space systems (e.g., small satellites, RF/optical communications). • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams. • Experience operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, early-stage environments. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation designed to recognize and reward your contributions. • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents. • 401(k) and an annual Wellness Allowance. • Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown. • Semi-annual company-wide parties and regular (virtual and team events. • Relocation packages available for approved roles. • $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth. • Town Halls, Celebration Calls and Frequent company-wide events to stay connected and engaged. • We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row at our Canadian Headquarters.