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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

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RF, Power & Semiconductor - Talent Partner and Co-Founder of Octagon Group

Are you a proven Sales Leader in Satellite Communications with a strong network across the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies? This is an opportunity to lead regional growth and strategy for a cutting-edge technology company that delivers advanced SATCOM solutions to government and defense customers worldwide.

We're seeking a Sales Director to take ownership of U.S. market expansion, build and develop a high-performing team, and drive major programs in defense, intelligence, and space communications.

What You'll Do

• Lead U.S. government sales operations across the defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors.
• Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders within DoD, DISA, U.S. Space Force, and Intelligence Community.
• Develop and execute multi-year business plans to deliver strong revenue growth and market share expansion.
• Manage and mentor a talented team of sales professionals to exceed targets and maintain high sales discipline.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to align technical capabilities with customer requirements.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, trade shows, and federal acquisition forums.

What You'll Bring

• Active or recent U.S. Security Clearance (Secret / TS/SCI) essential.
• Highly experienced in satellite communications, defense, or aerospace sales.
• Proven record in direct sales to DoD, defense primes, and federal agencies.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. Government acquisition frameworks (IDIQ, OTA, GWAC).
• Experience managing complex pipelines valued at $50M+ annually.
• Strong leadership background – able to inspire, coach, and scale high-performing sales teams.
• Degree qualified, ideally in engineering, telecommunications, or a related scientific discipline.

Why Join

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus.
• Work alongside industry experts driving innovation in government SATCOM.
• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of one of the most trusted names in satellite technology.