ST Engineering iDirect

Sales Manager – North America

ST Engineering iDirect$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years B2B enterprise sales experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-tech sectors.
  • Proven successful management of multi-million dollar deals with long sales cycles in Europe.
  • Experience with government, space, or defense clients is highly advantageous.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • Relevant sales certifications (e.g., SPIN, MEDDIC, Challenger) are beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel 25–40% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve quarterly and annual sales quota goals.
  • Develop and execute sales strategy for existing and greenfield customers.
  • Prepare and manage sales forecasts using company tools.
  • Build and track a rolling 12-month sales plan.
  • Establish regional sales channels and manage customer strategy.
  • Deliver sales presentations and support product demonstrations.
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and high ethical standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead growth in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional teamwork.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge solutions for governments and commercial clients.
  • Strategic partnership-building opportunities with key industry players.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are in search for a Sales Manager who will bring their expertise in B2B enterprise sales and passion for innovation to lead our growth across North America as a Sales Manager. Reporting to senior sales leadership, you’ll drive our mission forward as a member of our dynamic sales engine, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering powerful solutions that matter to governments, defense organizations, space agencies, and commercial clients. We’re looking for a proven, results-driven individual to help accelerate our growth across Europe. You’ll be responsible for helping architect a scalable regional sales engine, establishing strategic partnerships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, technically sound solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs.

Responsibilities
  • Achieve established quarterly and annual quota goals

    • Develop and implement a sales strategy to identify, address, and secure revenue from existing and greenfield customers

    • Accurate, timely preparation and management of sales forecasts and pipeline management using company approved tools and processes

    • Build a 12 month rolling sales plan and process to track and monitor progress against the plan

    • Partner with Presales Engineering to analyze customer’s needs and assiin defining product scope and direction

    • Develop regional sales channels, including customer analysis and strategy, presentations and process management

    • Build and manage strategic partnerships with space agencies, research institutes, integrators, and defense contractors.

    • Deliver sales presentations to key clients and assist in product demonstrations

    • Ensure all activities align with local laws, export controls, and our high ethical standards

  • Solution Selling & Value Storytelling

    • Lead solution design with product, engineering, and analytics teams to craft winning proposals.

    • Present compelling business cases, ROI, and risk mitigation strategies to technical and executive stakeholders

  • Deal Execution & Governance

    • Own the full sales cycle—from pipeline forecasting to closing deals and handing off to delivery teams.

    • Conduct due diligence and compliance reviews for every opportunity.

    • Lead contract negotiations with clarity and confidence.

    • Implement rigorous opportunity management, risk assessment, and escalation processes.

  • Region SME

    • Conduct and document ongoing competitive analysis, trend identification, and understanding of overall market landscape

    • Serve as an iDirect Ambassador at approved regional and global events

    • Build deep market understanding—know your customers’ pain points, procurement processes, and compliance requirements.

    • Monitor competitors, pricing, and technology trends. Turn insight into unique value propositions that set us apart.

  • Qualifications

    Experience

    • 6+ years of B2B enterprise sales experience—ideally in space, aerospace, defense, or other high-tech sectors.

    • Proven track record of leading/personally managing multi-million-dollar deals and long sales cycles across Europe.

    • Experience selling to government agencies, space agencies, or defense organizations is a strong plus.

    • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field. MBA a plus

    • Relevant certifications (SPIN, MEDDIC, Challenger, or consultative sales training) are a plus.

    • Ability to travel 25–40% of the time

    Skills

    • Think strategically—turn market insights into actionable, scalable sales plans.

    • Inspire and influence—excel at stakeholder management, negotiation, and high-impact presentations to C-suite and technical audiences.

    • Master complex contracts, RFPs, and regulatory compliance with confidence.

    • Fluency in English required; additional proficiency in Eastern European languages (e.g., Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Czech/Slovak, Bulgarian, Serbian/Croatian) is a big advantage.

    • Highly organized, data-driven, and ready to thrive in a high-ambition, fast-paced environment.

    About ST Engineering iDirect

    ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. The company provides satellite-based IP communications solutions to a wide range of industries, including military, government, enterprise, and telecommunications. ST Engineering iDirect's products and services enable customers to connect to the internet, communicate with remote locations, and access cloud-based applications. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
    Learn more about ST Engineering iDirect
    Size
    500 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1994

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