Sales Manager - RF & LEO/GEO - Remote
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CategorySales/Business Dev.
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LocationRaleigh, North Carolina
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TypeDirect hire
We are seeking a high-impact Sales Manager to spearhead revenue growth within the U.S. SATCOM market. This role targets both government and commercial sectors, managing the full sales lifecycle for high-performance RF hardware. As the primary customer interface, you will navigate complex technical environments to secure "design-ins" for LEO/MEO/GEO spacecraft and ground terminals.
Key Responsibilities
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Business Development (The Hunt): Proactively identify and close new opportunities in the SATCOM payload and ground station markets.
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Channel Management: Collaborate with U.S. Sales Representative firms through active customer engagement and pipeline reviews to scale bookings.
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Strategic Account Growth (The Farm): Develop long-term account plans for existing customers, ensuring our mmWave and RF systems are the preferred solution for future programs.
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Technical Consultation: Partner with internal engineering and product teams to deliver tailored hardware solutions (filters, phased arrays, multiplexers) that meet strict performance metrics.
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Contract & Revenue Management: Lead high-stakes negotiations on pricing and terms; maintain rigorous CRM data and sales forecasting to drive predictable growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Industry Expertise: Proven success in RF/Microwave sales, specifically within SATCOM payload hardware (filters, diplexers, waveguide components, or mmWave assemblies).
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Technical Proficiency: Strong grasp of RF performance trade-offs, including insertion loss, isolation, and thermal/packaging constraints for space and airborne environments.
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The 60/40 Mindset: An entrepreneurial "self-starter" who thrives on hunting new programs while possessing the patience to navigate long-cycle commercial qualifications.
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Collaboration: A team player capable of bridging the gap between customer requirements and internal manufacturing/engineering capabilities.
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Travel: Ability to travel 30–50% domestically to engage with customers and Rep firms.
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