Business Development Director, International
Drive Apex's growth in international markets as the Business Development Director, focusing on strategic relationships and deal management.
Posted by employer 2 weeks ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities
- Develop market and account strategies
- Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
- Build strong customer relationships
- Represent Apex at industry events
Must have
- 5+ years in a business development or sales role
- Experience in international space markets
- Experience in a quota-carrying position
- Deep understanding of the satellite market landscape
Nice to have
- Technical background in aerospace engineering or related
Practical constraints
- U.S. Person status required
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Business Development Director for International at Apex Space is tasked with driving growth in key international markets, focusing on full-cycle deal management from opportunity identification to contract closure. This role requires a strong background in business development within the aerospace sector, particularly in satellite markets, and a proven ability to develop and execute strategic account plans. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in high-pressure sales environments and a deep understanding of market dynamics. Apex is a rapidly growing startup, emphasizing innovation and collaboration in the aerospace industry.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 13 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page November 10, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
- Starts above 41% of 254 comparable director sales/marketing roles in United States we track (median $185,320 across 100 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, International role.
- Does Apex Space sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- 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, International role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
As BD Director, International, you will be responsible for driving Apex’s growth in international markets with a focus on the assigned international territory.
This is a high-ownership, high-impact, high-reward role which is accountable for bookings in a strategic important region for Apex. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring that Apex develops and advances strategic relationships amongst stakeholders within the aerospace 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 regional market. Own and drive deals from open to close.
Develop market and account strategies and clear and well defined engagement plans for all pursuits.
Develop and maintain a strong, healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities; ensure disciplined pipeline management and forecasting accuracy.
Build strong customer relationships across working and executive levels.
Represent Apex at industry events, trade shows, and key customer meetings to drive awareness and build relationships.
Requirements:
Proven track record (5+ years) in a business development or sales role with experience in international space 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.
Understanding of the market dynamics and sovereign interests within the region and align the company to leverage these opportunities
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.
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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