Business Development Director, Commercial
Drive Apex's growth in commercial markets as a Business Development Director, focusing on new and existing accounts in the Americas.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 22 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 22 hours ago
What you'll build
- Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities
- Own end-to-end deal execution
- Develop account strategies and win plans
- Build strong, trust-based relationships
- Provide market and customer feedback
Must have
- 5+ years in business development, sales, or sales engineering
- Experience in Aerospace markets
- Experience in a quota-carrying position
- Deep understanding of the satellite market landscape
- U.S. Person status required
Nice to have
- Technical background in aerospace engineering or systems engineering
- Experience in customer-facing roles shaping hardware sales
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Business Development Director for Commercial Markets at Apex Space is tasked with driving growth by managing the full sales cycle for new and existing accounts in the Americas. This role requires a strong background in aerospace business development, with a focus on building relationships and executing account strategies to secure enterprise transactions. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in high-pressure sales environments and a deep understanding of the satellite market. Apex, a rapidly growing startup, emphasizes a collaborative work culture and innovative solutions in the aerospace sector.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 13, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page October 13, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
- Starts above 38% of 210 comparable director sales/marketing roles in United States we track (median $192,500 across 96 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Apex Space lists $175,000–$600,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Business Development Director, Commercial role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Apex Space targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Business Development Director, Commercial role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
As BD Director for Commercial Markets, you will be responsible for driving Apex’s growth with new and existing commercial accounts in the Americas. This is a high-ownership, high-impact, high-reward role which is accountable for bookings in a core Apex market.
This position owns full-cycle deal management, from opportunity identification through contract close. You will be responsible for pipeline development, sales execution, and new business bookings across both new and existing accounts.
Responsibilities:
Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities in the Americas commercial market, prioritizing North American companies of all maturity levels. Own end-to-end deal execution from lead identification through contract signature
Develop account strategies and win plans for all pursuits, exhibiting a creative mind that finds solutions to relational, business, and technical outside risks as they develop.
Develop and maintain a strong, healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities; ensure forecasting accuracy and CRM hygiene.
Build strong, trust-based relationships across customer working, management, and executive levels.
Travel to represent Apex at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to drive awareness and build relationships.
Provide market and customer feedback to inform product roadmap, pricing strategy, and competitive positioning.
Requirements:
Proven track record (5+ years) in a business development, sales, or sales engineering role with experience in Aerospace markets.
Experience in a quota-carrying or otherwise high-pressure position.
Experience developing and executing account and deal strategies to manage and close enterprise transactions with multiple stakeholders.
Deep understanding of the satellite market landscape, including customer funding processes, acquisition models, and prime/subcontractor dynamics.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
Nice-to-Haves
Technical background (e.g. aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or related) enabling deeper engagement with customer mission needs and Apex’s technical offerings.
Experience in customer-facing roles shaping hardware sales that trade exquisite capabilities for cost and schedule advantages in complex, integrated electro-mechanical systems
Our compensation structure for this role includes competitive base salary, generous equity (ISOs), and commission. As you engage in our recruiting process, we will discuss your expectations for annual cash and equity. To determine your total compensation, we will rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $175,000.00 - $600,000.00 in total compensation.
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What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
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