SpaceX · 8 hours ago
Sales Operations Lead, Commercial Launch
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on making human life on Mars a reality through innovative technologies. The Sales Operations Lead for Commercial Launch will be responsible for leading market forecasting, competitive intelligence, and process automation while collaborating with engineering teams to align product direction with customer needs.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create compelling communications materials in support of our efforts to increase access to space and our position as an industry leader
Utilize technical tools (Python, SQL, etc.) to define and develop sales-specific metrics and dashboards that track pre-sales performance and post-sales health
Integrate with sales, finance, and customer success teams to identify initiatives for improvement of SpaceX’s business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with SpaceX’s leadership
Engage SpaceX leadership with quantitative and qualitative updates on performance and opportunities
Create and maintain a database of technical competitive intel to ensure sales leads are well informed when developing competitive analyses
Support all sales directors with their respective regions and clients, pitching in wherever needed
Build, maintain, and improve data models, forecast models, dashboards, and data pipelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline
3+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, product management, operations, FP&A, banking, and/or entrepreneurship
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Willingness to travel to customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and events as needed
Preferred
Strong background in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent analytical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, or similar data manipulation tools etc.)
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Bias toward action and automation
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
Demonstrated success driving tangible impact/influencing within a broader organization
Strong understanding of launch vehicles, satellites, and/or the aerospace market
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Sales bonus plan
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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