Global Commercial Launch Services Manager

Global Commercial Launch Services Manager 

Located at Rocket Lab HQ in Long Beach, California the Global Commercial Launch Services Manager is responsible for capturing commercial revenue (business development and sales) to enable Rocket Lab’s sustained operations and growth as a company.  As the Global Commercial Launch Services Manager, you will oversee key commercial customer accounts including Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and, Dedicated, Primary Rideshare, and Rideshare launch services.  

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Responsible for Global Commercial Launch Services strategy, business development and sales. 
• Support Global Launch Services commercial quote and proposal development.  
• Execute winning strategies to rapidly grow new commercial business worldwide. 
• Utilize professional network, business development techniques, and product knowledge to market launch services on the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and mission services. 
• Work with the marketing team to formulate strategy for aerospace industry conferences and networking events.  
• Develop marketing materials such as presentations, user’s guides, and the company website content. 
• Identify and capture new customer accounts. 
• Quickly convert leads to quotes efficiently leverage industry-leading tools (e.g., Salesforce CRM), and draft Launch Service Agreements (LSAs) coordinating mission performance requirements with technical teams.
• Maintain up to date SmallSat market analysis, keep Senior Leadership and technical teams abreast of trends & services. 
• Host important customers during strategic company events, launches and press announcements. 

Required Experience & Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in aerospace or high-tech industry with demonstrated contributions towards company success.
• Strategic business planning, business development and sales experience in aerospace or high-tech industry. 
• Proposal development experience and demonstrated business capture. 
• Thorough understanding of global space markets. 
• Position requires >40% domestic and international travel. 

Preferred Experience & Education 

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field. 
• Progressively higher levels of leadership/management experience.