International Markets Manager

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions. They are seeking a dynamic International Markets Manager responsible for executing the company’s sales strategy across priority accounts and opportunities, managing complex sales processes, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day customer engagement and relationships across assigned global accounts, serving as the primary commercial interface
• Drive pipeline development by sourcing, shaping, and advancing new opportunities within target markets and accounts
• Conduct initial opportunity assessments and partner with Business Development to support rigorous qualification aligned to strategy and profitability
• Execute the full sales lifecycle from qualification through close, maintaining disciplined pipeline management and forecasting accuracy
• Lead development of commercial proposals and customer-facing materials in coordination with Business Units and BD
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts within established parameters, escalating exceptions as needed to maintain deal integrity
• Support formal capture processes for complex or non-standard opportunities, ensuring clear translation of customer requirements into viable solutions
• Maintain customer ownership post-signature to ensure continuity, enable successful delivery handoff, and drive follow-on growth opportunities
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience in global sales, business development, or commercial leadership roles, preferably in complex, high-value industries (e.g., aerospace, infrastructure, government, or advanced technology sectors) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven track record of closing large, strategic deals and managing long-cycle sales processes
• Experience leading global accounts and navigating multi-stakeholder, cross-border engagements
• Strong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to operate in highly matrixed organizations and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results
• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery
• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)