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    Starlink Enterprise Sales Director, SLED

    SpaceX

    Lockhart, TX
    External
    Hybrid
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    Posted Aug 7, 2026
    Job Type

    External

    Work Type

    On-site

    Source

    themuse

    About this role

    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

    STARLINK ENTERPRISE SALES DIRECTOR, SLED

    The Starlink Enterprise Sales team is hiring a results-driven Sales Director to build and own the go-to-market strategy for Starlink across the U.S. State, Local, Education, and Higher Education (SLED) market. Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity with the power to transform communities, schools, universities, and public-sector organizations.

    This leader will bring a deep understanding of SLED sales motions, channels, and partnerships with major organizations and will build and lead a focused team to drive significant incremental value and revenue.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Build, own, and execute a comprehensive U.S. go-to-market strategy for State, Local, Education, and Higher Education customers Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team dedicated to the SLED segment Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets by identifying high-impact opportunities and closing deals Identify and secure new customers by establishing relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across state agencies, local governments, K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and related consortia Leverage deep expertise in SLED sales channels, cooperative purchasing agreements, and partnership ecosystems to scale reach and accelerate growth Lead large-scale government and education procurement efforts, including opportunities in education, higher education, community Wi-Fi, healthcare, civil, and related sectors Develop and defend alternative go-to-market and channel strategies internally Partner closely with market access, government affairs, finance, legal, and product teams Capture customer and market require

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

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    Research SpaceX's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

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