Apex Space
Business Development Director, US Government Markets
$175K–$600K
Washington D.C · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; no alternative stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required export authorizations from the applicable U.S. government agency.
About the job
Drives Apex’s US Government market growth by developing and closing business with new and existing government prime contractor accounts.
What you'll do
- Own full-cycle sales, from opportunity identification through contract signature, and deliver new business bookings.
- Develop account strategies and win plans, maintain and forecast a qualified pipeline, and keep CRM records current.
- Build customer relationships, represent Apex at industry events and meetings, and provide market feedback to inform product, pricing, and positioning.
What they ask for
- 5+ years in business development or sales, with experience in US Government space markets.
- Experience in a quota-carrying or otherwise high-pressure role.
- Experience developing and executing account and deal strategies to close enterprise transactions with multiple stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of satellite markets, including customer funding processes, acquisition models, and prime/subcontractor dynamics; U.S. Person status or eligibility to obtain required export authorizations.
Nice to have
- Technical background such as aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
Pay
$175,000.00 - $600,000.00 USD total compensation
Tools
CRM
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