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Starlink Enterprise Sales Director, SLED

SpaceX · On-site

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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: GreenhouseSource version: greenhouse-job-board-v1

MeritLog read this listing from SpaceX's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Work model
On-site
Salary
Not listed by source
Location
Bastrop, TX

Hiring context

How this role compares at SpaceX

SpaceX has 2,405 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 11 job families, and 68 of them are in sales. 198 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 8%.

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

  • Build, own, and execute a comprehensive U.S. go-to-market strategy for State, Local, Education, and Higher Education customers
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team dedicated to the SLED segment
  • Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets by identifying high-impact opportunities and closing deals
  • Identify and secure new customers by establishing relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across state agencies, local governments, K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and related consortia
  • Leverage deep expertise in SLED sales channels, cooperative purchasing agreements, and partnership ecosystems to scale reach and accelerate growth
  • Lead large-scale government and education procurement efforts, including opportunities in education, higher education, community Wi-Fi, healthcare, civil, and related sectors
  • Develop and defend alternative go-to-market and channel strategies internally
  • Partner closely with market access, government affairs, finance, legal, and product teams
  • Capture customer and market requirements and collaborate with product and engineering teams to refine Starlink offerings for SLED use cases
  • Represent Starlink at key regional and national SLED conferences, association events, and industry forums

What they're asking for

  • Bachelor’s degreeEducation
  • 10+ years of professional experience in business development, enterprise sales, or public-sector/SLED salesExperience
  • Proven experience building go-to-market strategies and high-performing sales teams focused on State, Local, Education, and/or Higher Education marketsSkillPreferred
  • Deep understanding of SLED sales cycles, channels, partnerships, and major organizations/procurement vehiclesSkillPreferred
  • Strong track record of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets, preferably in satellite, telecommunications, connectivity, or technology solutions sold into enterprise or government/education customersSkillPreferred
  • Independently motivated self-starter with demonstrated ownership of projects and teamsSkillPreferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsSkillPreferred
  • Strong analytical skills across business and technical issuesSkillPreferred
  • Highly detail-oriented, diligent, and customer-focusedSkillPreferred
  • Working knowledge of Starlink’s network infrastructure (or the ability to quickly develop it) sufficient to communicate value to customersSkillPreferred
  • Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners/customersSkillPreferred
  • Availability to work extended hours and weekends as neededSkillPreferred
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to customer locations, partner sites, and other SpaceX locationsSkillPreferred
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.SkillPreferred

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Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. STARLINK ENTERPRISE SALES DIRECTOR, SLED The Starlink Enterprise Sales team is hiring a results-driven Sales Director to build and own the go-to-market strategy for Starlink across the U.S. State, Local, Education, and Higher Education (SLED) market. Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity with the power to transform communities, schools, universities, and public-sector organizations. This leader will bring a deep understanding of SLED sales motions, channels, and partnerships with major organizations and will build and lead a focused team to drive significant incremental value and revenue. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Build, own, and execute a comprehensive U.S. go-to-market strategy for State, Local, Education, and Higher Education customers • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team dedicated to the SLED segment • Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets by identifying high-impact opportunities and closing deals • Identify and secure new customers by establishing relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across state agencies, local governments, K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and related consortia • Leverage deep expertise in SLED sales channels, cooperative purchasing agreements, and partnership ecosystems to scale reach and accelerate growth • Lead large-scale government and education procurement efforts, including opportunities in education, higher education, community Wi-Fi, healthcare, civil, and related sectors • Develop and defend alternative go-to-market and channel strategies internally • Partner closely with market access, government affairs, finance, legal, and product teams • Capture customer and market requirements and collaborate with product and engineering teams to refine Starlink offerings for SLED use cases • Represent Starlink at key regional and national SLED conferences, association events, and industry forums BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree • 10+ years of professional experience in business development, enterprise sales, or public-sector/SLED sales PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Proven experience building go-to-market strategies and high-performing sales teams focused on State, Local, Education, and/or Higher Education markets • Deep understanding of SLED sales cycles, channels, partnerships, and major organizations/procurement vehicles • Strong track record of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets, preferably in satellite, telecommunications, connectivity, or technology solutions sold into enterprise or government/education customers • Independently motivated self-starter with demonstrated ownership of projects and teams • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills • Strong analytical skills across business and technical issues • Highly detail-oriented, diligent, and customer-focused • Working knowledge of Starlink’s network infrastructure (or the ability to quickly develop it) sufficient to communicate value to customers • Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners/customers ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed • Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to customer locations, partner sites, and other SpaceX locations ITAR REQUIREMENTS: • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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