Sr. Partnerships Manager (Starlink Commercial Aviation)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Starlink Aviation Partnerships team is hiring a local, results-driven Sr. Partnerships Manager to support Starlink’s adoption in commercial aircraft worldwide. Starlink brings an unprecedented opportunity to significantly impact the way we connect the 4 billion people per year who fly on aircraft. The role requires personal drive to help the commercial aviation industry realize the potential that a fleet of aircraft connected with a 1Gbps+ pipe enables, develop the necessary relationships, maximize internal and external outcomes, and ultimately sign high-value deals that will have an immediate impact. We are partnering with airlines, content providers, technology companies, and commercial aviation suppliers to rethink the realities of aircraft with connectivity that is as good or better than terrestrial connections. We’re seeking conscientious, creative, commercial experts to help change the commercial aviation industry. This is a rare opportunity to create change and apply your world-class skills on the world’s leading aviation connectivity team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in business development, partnerships, corporate strategy or sales; OR 10+ years of professional experience in business development, partnerships, corporate strategy or sales in lieu of a degree
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to customer locations and other SpaceX locations
This position is based in Austin, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in commercializing and/or monetizing networks or closed user groups
Independently motivated self-starter, with a demonstrated track record of project ownership
Strong commercial deal or sales track record with the ability to consistently meet or exceed revenue targets in sales to aviation customers
Strong analytical skills in business and technical issues
Highly detail-oriented, diligent, and hard-working with excellent customer interface skills
Sufficient knowledge of Starlink’s network infrastructure to communicate with customers
Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of successfully closing partnership deals between SpaceX and partners
Be a key player on a global partnerships team, including leading pricing, commercial strategy, business discussions, and negotiations
Report directly to the Global Head of Starlink Aviation
Collaborate with cross-functional groups (engineering, regulatory, business, etc.)
Assist with the development of commercial, marketing, and business terms and materials, while staying up to date with internal technology, regulatory, and business teams
Perform deep customer discovery and disseminate feedback with the engineering team to inform features, product direction, and roadmap
Manage and own execution of contracts and agreements between customers
Support pipeline and forecasting efforts that inform strategy and planning
Synthesize complex information and make actionable recommendations to the leadership team
Collaborate on development of materials including playbooks, handbooks, product documentation, whitepapers, case studies, marketing material, presentations, etc.