Director, Commercial Business Development - EMEA

Job description

Wanna join the adventure? Loft Orbital is hiring a commercially driven Business Development Lead to own and grow our European business. This is a senior individual contributor role built for someone who knows how to find opportunities, build trust with the right people, and close deals — in an industry that's moving faster than ever. You'll be Loft's commercial engine in Europe. That means building a real pipeline, running complex sales cycles, and landing the kinds of contracts that matter. You're not coordinating from the sidelines — you're the one making it happen. France is our primary focus, and deep fluency in that market — the language, the players, the culture — will set you apart. Toulouse is the center of European space, and ideally, you're already in it. About the role: - Drive revenue. Own the full commercial sales cycle across Europe — from prospecting and pipeline development through negotiation and close. - Hunt and develop new business with commercial satellite operators, emerging space companies, defense primes, and technology integrators across Western Europe. - Build and manage a healthy, high-quality pipeline — knowing which opportunities to prioritize, when to...