Sales Manager / Account Executive - Saudi Arabia

Job description

**Why LeoLabs?** At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions. We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations. If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here. LeoLabs is hiring a **Sales Manager / Account Executive** to support growth across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with primary focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This role is execution-focused and customer-facing, responsible for developing and managing direct relationships with defense and government stakeholders and supporting the sale of radar and mission-driven sensing solutions aligned with regional defense priorities. Prior Space Domain Awareness experience is not required**.** We are seeking candidates with strong experience in defense or high-technology government environments in the Gulf and the ability to learn LeoLabs’ radar and mission solutions quickly. This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to strategic programs and close collaboration with engineering, product, and leadership teams. **Key Responsibilities** **Sales & Account Development** - Support and execute sales activities for LeoLabs’ radar and mission sensing solutions across the GCC - Build and manage direct customer relationships with Ministries of Defense, armed forces, and national security organizations - Engage with system integrators, defense primes, and technology partners to support bids and joint pursuits - Assist in translating customer operational requirements into technical and commercial solutions, working closely with internal teams - Contribute to opportunity qualification, proposals, demonstrations, and customer briefings - Maintain and grow a regional opportunity pipeline; support forecasting and reporting **Account & Market Engagement** - Manage assigned accounts and support long-term customer engagement and account growth - Act as a day-to-day commercial point of contact for regional customers - Work cross-functionally to support successful program execution and customer satisfaction - Support regional market research, customer mapping, and competitive analysis **Partnerships & Representation** - Support engagement with regional partners, integrators, and research organizations - Represent LeoLabs at regional industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as appropriate **Qualifications** - 4–8+ years of experience in defense, security, aerospace, or high-technology markets - Defense experience is required; space-only backgrounds are not sufficient - Experience working with government or defense customers in the Gulf, with strong preference for Saudi Arabia and the UAE - Background in direct sales, account management, or business development roles - Exposure to complex or technical solutions (radar, sensors, ISR, C4ISR, or similar domains preferred) - Ability to engage professionally with military, government, and industry stakeholders at multiple levels - Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a technically advanced environment - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, International Relations, or a related field preferred **Perks and Benefits** - Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities - Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact - Unlimited paid time off for most roles - Competitive salary and equity packages - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage - Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.