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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
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
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