Sales Manager (all genders)

About the job

Sales Manager (all genders)

🚀 Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

Your Crew:

Join a fast-growing company undergoing an ambitious industrial transformation. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, driven by daily challenges and a strong spirit of continuous improvement. you'll thrive in a structured yet agile environment where precision, collaboration, and the desire to grow together are core values.Every contribution matters — you’ll play a key role in our collective performance.

Your Mission

A dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager with focus on our institutional customer relationships in Europe, which is mainly the European Space Agency (ESA) business. The Sales Manager plays a crucial role in attracting and securing new business, building and maintaining strong partnerships, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Several years of experience in information security, IT security, cyber security (ISO-2700x, NIST, NIS2) with 2+ years of experience
• Education in IT/Cyber Security or Information Security or a comparable qualification
• High motivation to work in an environment with high security requirements
• Assume overall lead on large and complex bid submissions for mechanism and subsystems for space applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and project management, to prepare tailored offers to customers, both for existing as well as for newly developed products.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize profitability.
• Present offers and contracts to Beyond Gravity’s C-Level management for approval
• Identify new business opportunities, assess market trends, and stay informed about industry developments.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with institutional customers, including ESA and other space agencies.
• Represent Beyond Gravity at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Monitor competitor activities and adapt strategies accordingly.

Your Story

• Technical or Project Manager Background in the Space Industry or any other High-Tech industry, where large FixPrice Contracts are common
• Business-minded attitude, strong financial skills
• Proven track record in a B2B customer-facing role, preferably within the Space Industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have’s:

• Passion for space exploration and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge technology.
• Outgoing and self-confident person that can approach customers, but can also listen carefully to their needs
• Structured team-player, that can lead and motivate an interdisciplinary team positively even under time-pressure

Why Beyond Gravity?

You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!

You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.

We have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team.

We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.

We have a competitive salary and benefits

🌌Are you ready for lift-off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Nyon, VD, CH