Director of Business Development
At a glance
Leadership Business Development role at Loft Orbital Solutions. Abu Dhabi · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find and qualify inbound and outbound opportunities for satellite manufacturing and operations
- Engage prospective and current customers to understand objectives and match relevant services
- Build tailored proposals, then draft and negotiate contracts after customer acceptance
- Sustain customer relationships through program delivery while finding additional opportunities
- Turn market feedback into future capabilities, products, and services for customers
What you bring
- Deep knowledge of the new space ecosystem, including satellites or downstream applications
- At least ten years in strategic partnerships, business development, or sales, with success in MENA and beyond
- Customer-facing communication experience with UAE, MENA, or international customers, partners, and stakeholders
- A solutions-focused approach that converts customer needs into actionable opportunities
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior, externally facing business development role centered on satellite services and customer relationships. The position is onsite in Abu Dhabi and involves representing Orbitworks with customers, partners, and at industry and government events.
From the employer
Wanna join the adventure?
As the Director of Business Development for Orbitworks, you will drive the commercial growth of this groundbreaking joint venture. By identifying opportunities, establishing partnerships, and fostering strong customer relationships, you’ll play a pivotal role in positioning Orbitworks as a leader in satellite manufacturing and operations in the UAE and beyond. This leadership role demands a blend of strategic vision, customer engagement, and market expertise to ensure Orbitworks meets its ambitious goals.
About This Role
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Lead Generation: Identify, classify, and qualify new opportunities, both from inbound inquiries and outbound prospecting.
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Sales: Connect with prospective and existing customers to provide information about Orbitworks’ satellite manufacturing and operational services, understand their objectives, and evaluate how we can support them.
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Proposal Development: Formulate tailored proposals for customers, clearly articulating Orbitworks’ value proposition.
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Contracting: Once a proposal is accepted, draft and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with both customer needs and Orbitworks’ objectives.
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Account Management: Maintain strong relationships with customers throughout program lifecycles, offering support to ensure mission success and uncovering new business opportunities.
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Product Development Support: Provide market insights and feedback to inform the development of future capabilities, products, and services that address customer needs.
Must Haves
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Deep understanding of the new space ecosystem, including satellites and/or downstream applications.
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Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or sales, ideally in the aerospace or GIS fields, with a demonstrable track record of success in the MENA region and beyond.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in externally facing roles interacting with customers, partners, and stakeholders in the UAE, MENA region, and/or beyond.
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A solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for turning customer needs into actionable opportunities.
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Ability to represent Orbitworks’ values and vision to customers, partners, and at industry and government events.
Nice to Haves
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Senior leadership role in UAE government agencies or MENA satellite industry.
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Management experience, including in a lean sales environment.
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Experience selling within the satellite services or geospatial analytics markets.
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Familiarity with government contracting or public-private partnership models.
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