VP, Business Development

il y a 2 jours

Toulouse Remote EU, France Loft Orbital Solutions Temps plein
Wanna join the adventure?
We are seeking a VP, Business Development - EMEA to lead and expand Loft Orbital's business development efforts across key European institutional and commercial sectors. This role is pivotal in strengthening our relationships with European governmental bodies, agencies, and commercial players, with a particular focus on:

• Commercial opportunities across Europe
• France 2030 initiatives, including the Hexagon project
• Build and manage strategic partnerships like the one Loft just announced with Helsing
• CNES, European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission (EC)
• Other institutional opportunities, including DLR, UKSA, and others
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for identifying, influencing, and securing strategic opportunities that drive Loft Orbital's growth in the region. Your role will involve engaging deeply with stakeholders, crafting winning proposals, and ensuring Loft Orbital remains at the forefront of the European space sector. About the Role:
  • Lead Loft Orbital's business development efforts in Europe with respect to France 2030, CNES, ESA, and European Commission priorities.
  • Develop and execute strategies to influence Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by engaging in continuous dialogue with key stakeholders, producing white papers, and increasing Loft Orbital's visibility and credibility.
  • Manage Loft Orbital's responses to RFPs, including coordinating technical and commercial inputs.
  • Establish a lobbying and communications plan to maximize contract win rates.
  • Identify and develop new institutional and commercial opportunities within CNES, DLR, UKSA, and other European entities.
  • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline by identifying high-value opportunities and fostering relationships with potential customers.
  • Lead contract negotiations to successfully secure business deals.
  • Regularly engage with French and European government agencies, leading discussions on both business and technical aspects of Loft Orbital's offerings.
  • Act as a bridge between Loft Orbital's engineering team and customers, ensuring technical solutions align with client needs.
  • Spearhead the creation of white papers and technical proposals, either through direct authorship or by coordinating internal teams.
  • Synthesize and effectively communicate Loft Orbital's capabilities, including software development, satellite system design, and satellite operations, to institutional and commercial stakeholders across Europe.
Must Haves:
  • Proven track record of securing business with CNES, ESA, EC, and other European government institutions.
  • Deep understanding of the procurement processes and operational structures within CNES, ESA, EC, and the French Government.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in a business development or customer-facing role within the space industry, with a strong technical foundation in space systems.
  • Experience in CNES/ESA/EC lobbying and strategic influence.
  • Strong background in technical writing, particularly in RFP responses and proposals.
  • Exceptional professional communication and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
Nice to Haves:
  • Existing relationships with DLR, UKSA, and other European institutional stakeholders.
  • Experience working with commercial space companies and understanding of emerging European space market dynamics.
  • Background in satellite system design, mission operations, or space-related software development.
  • Prior experience working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Experience with emerging European space startups or venture capital-backed space initiatives.
 *Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.  We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple. 
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit. 
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown, Loft's flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives. 
At Loft, you'll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages. With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

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