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Seasats · 3 weeks ago

VP of Sales

Seasats is a company focused on delivering maritime robotics solutions, and they are seeking a VP of Sales to lead their growth initiatives. The role involves refining the sales process, building relationships with key stakeholders, and guiding the sales team to achieve long-term revenue goals.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesMarine TechnologyNational SecurityRobotics
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Responsibilities

Driving Growth Across Defense and Commercial Markets Lead strategic pursuits with Navy, USMC, USCG, IC, and DoD innovation channels
Shape and advance customer pathways from demos and pilots to multi-unit buys
Build trusted relationships with program offices, operators, and acquisition stakeholders
Identify and grow commercial opportunities in ocean mapping, energy, research, and industrial sectors
Drive international markets sales strategy
Building and Leading a High-Performance Sales Organization Refine the end-to-end sales process from qualification through contracting, deployment, and expansion
Strengthen pipeline discipline, forecasting rigor, and team accountability
Coach and develop sales, business development, and capture talent as we continue to grow
Enhance pricing, packaging, and deal structures that support scale
Partnering Across Seasats to Deliver Customer Success Ensure deployments and customer engagements support long-term expansion and renewals
Represent Seasats externally with senior government, military, and commercial leaders

Qualification

Sales leadershipDefense technology experienceHigh-performing sales teamsCustomer relationship buildingDoD acquisition pathwaysTechnical curiosityCommunicationCollaborative mindset

Required

10+ years in sales or business development leadership, preferably in defense tech, robotics, maritime systems, aerospace, or dual-use tech
Demonstrated success leading deals with Navy/USCG/USMC or similar federal customers
Experience managing and developing high-performing sales teams
High technical curiosity, with the ability to understand autonomy, sensors, data, and operational use cases
Excellent communication and executive presence
A collaborative mindset prioritizing mission success
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance

Preferred

Prior service or extensive experience in defense, maritime, autonomy, or ISR systems
Familiarity with DoD acquisition pathways and innovation contracts (e.g., OTAs, SBIR, rapid prototyping)
Background working with primes, integrators, and global commercial customers
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-accountability startup environment

Benefits

Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
401k matching up to 4% of salary
Four free lunches per week
An employee activity fund
A pet-friendly office
Unlimited/Flex PTO

Company

Seasats

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Seasats: Effortless ocean data.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$19.1M
Key Investors
L3Harris TechnologiesTechstarsGreentown Labs
2025-03-13Series Unknown· $9.09M
2022-10-19Seed· $10M
2021-12-16Seed

Leadership Team

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Mike Flanigan
Co-Founder
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Dan Flanigan
Founder Emeritus
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