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Business Development Manager - Middle East Region

Remote, United Kingdom

Meet Slingshot 

At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software. We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere—whether you're in engineering, sales, product, or operations. If you want to work on something that truly matters, with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place. 

What You’ll Be Launching 

The Business Development Manager, Middle East is responsible for expanding Slingshot’s market presence across key Middle Eastern regions, including the GCC, Levant, and North Africa. This role focuses on driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships, new customer acquisition, and market expansion efforts aligned with company objectives. This is a senior, results-driven role ideal for someone with deep regional market knowledge, strong commercial instincts, and experience building long-term relationships across government, commercial, and enterprise customers. The Manager will own regional pipeline development, lead deal execution, and serve as a key representative of Slingshot in the Middle East.

We're building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. We value curiosity over ego, initiative over waiting for permission, and people who genuinely care about doing great work. Bring your expertise, your fresh ideas, and your drive—we'll bring the rocket fuel. 

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)

Regional Strategy & Market Development

  • Develop and execute regional business development strategies aligned with Slingshot’s growth objectives.

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across priority Middle Eastern markets.

  • Conduct market research to assess customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics.

  • Provide regional insights to inform product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategy.

Client & Partner Development

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, strategic partners, government entities, and other key stakeholders.

  • Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities that expand market reach and accelerate growth.

  • Represent Slingshot at regional trade shows, conferences, and industry events.

Sales Execution & Deal Management

  • Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches tailored to regional customers.

  • Lead negotiations, structure deals, and close contracts in alignment with internal policies and revenue targets.

  • Manage and forecast regional sales pipeline, ensuring accurate reporting and visibility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operations

  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to support deal execution.

  • Monitor performance against KPIs, including pipeline growth, conversion rates, and revenue.

  • Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and cultural norms in all business activities.

Pre-flight Checklist 

  • 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.

  • Demonstrated experience working within Middle Eastern markets.

  • Strong regional network and market knowledge in at least one key country (e.g., UAE, KSA, Qatar).

  • Proven ability to drive revenue growth and close complex deals.

  • Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

  • Willingness to travel frequently within the region.

  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Bonus Cargo

  • Experience selling into government, aerospace, defense, or technology-driven markets.

  • Familiarity with long-cycle enterprise or public-sector sales.

  • Experience working with cross-border or multinational teams.

We're building a constellation here, not looking for identical satellites. Every member of the team brings different capabilities to the same mission. If your orbit intersects with ours and you're mission-ready, send it. 

Location: Remote (Middle East)

 

US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.

Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.

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