[Hiring] International Markets Manager @Axiom Space

Role Description

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic International Markets Manager, Sales/BD Experience who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy International Markets Manager who is responsible for executing the company’s sales strategy across priority accounts and opportunities. This role serves as the primary operator within the sales lifecycle, owning customer engagement, advancing pipeline, and driving deals to closure within defined strategic and commercial parameters.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Own day-to-day customer engagement and relationships across assigned global accounts, serving as the primary commercial interface.
• Drive pipeline development by sourcing, shaping, and advancing new opportunities within target markets and accounts.
• Conduct initial opportunity assessments and partner with Business Development to support rigorous qualification aligned to strategy and profitability.
• Execute the full sales lifecycle from qualification through close, maintaining disciplined pipeline management and forecasting accuracy.
• Lead development of commercial proposals and customer-facing materials in coordination with Business Units and BD.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts within established parameters, escalating exceptions as needed to maintain deal integrity.
• Support formal capture processes for complex or non-standard opportunities, ensuring clear translation of customer requirements into viable solutions.
• Maintain customer ownership post-signature to ensure continuity, enable successful delivery handoff, and drive follow-on growth opportunities.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience in global sales, business development, or commercial leadership roles, preferably in complex, high-value industries (e.g., aerospace, infrastructure, government, or advanced technology sectors) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of closing large, strategic deals and managing long-cycle sales processes.
• Experience leading global accounts and navigating multi-stakeholder, cross-border engagements.
• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in highly matrixed organizations and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.

Requirements

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access.
• Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Benefits

• Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.