Sr. Market Access & Development Manager
SpaceX
Remote
SR. MARKET ACCESS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet in 150 markets worldwide. There is still a long way to go to bring Starlink everywhere as well as growing our existing markets, so we are looking for a Sr. Market Access & Development Manager to support our new market regulatory efforts, oversee business operations efforts for existing markets, and aid the business in identifying & nurture new commercial opportunities to grow our customer base.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth market research to assess demand, the competitive landscape, and any barriers to entry
- Work closely with Starlink’s engineering, operations, logistics, legal, tax, and sales teams to align market development efforts with technical capabilities, product roadmaps, and compliance requirements
- Effectively develop and grow a network of supportive stakeholders across the public and private sectors that can aid in promoting Starlink’s growth in region
- Build and grow a pipeline of commercial opportunities for our Enterprise Sales team to convert into revenue-generating agreements
- Gather, retain, and service diverse customer requirements and work with the product engineering team to iterate on and improve SpaceX offerings to meet the needs of customers
- Shape customer opportunities to fit Starlink product offerings
- Ensuring we adhere to the administrative regulations in our licenses and address any compliance-related matters in a timely manner
- Identify, nurture, and close strategic connectivity opportunities with schools, hospitals, and other high-impact customers in markets you oversee as part of our corporate and social responsibility efforts
- Work with the Strategic Connectivity team to execute and ensure delivery is timely and smooth
- Support our Satellite Policy team in expanding the scope of services SpaceX/Starlink is able to offer in markets across your region
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks that could impact market access or ongoing regulatory compliance
- Develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies to ensure business continuity
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the number of new markets entered, regulatory approvals secured, partnership deals closed, and revenue contributions from business development initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, international relations, business, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in market access, business development, or regulatory affairs within the telecommunications, satellite, or technology sectors
- 5+ years’ experience in market access, business development, or regulatory affairs within the telecommunications, satellite, or technology sectors
- Ability to identify blockers and creatively find ways to overcome them
- Experience with global spectrum management, international trade, or business operations is highly desirable
- Proven ability to negotiate complex deals and influence policy decisions at senior levels
- Strong analytical skills in business with experience in market modeling, financial forecasting, and competitive intelligence
- Fluency in English plus French, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, or Spanish
- Willingness to travel, up to 50% of the time