Kepler is on an audacious mission: to bring the internet to space. Founded in 2015, our ambition is to provide internet connectivity in space, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond. With an expanding base of early customers and our first 23 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset – the Team!
We invest heavily to deliver the best services to our customers, and so we’re on the hunt for top-tier candidates. This unique role will assist the Global Business Development and Product teams with revenue, quality customer bookings and product development goals. Our new Europe-based Director Bid Capture will report directly to the Kepler Communications VP Global Business Development and be pivotal in growing Kepler’s European business commercially, shape and provide business support for European Space Agency Programs and manage the Always on Low data rate (S/L-band) Product Group at Kepler.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated business development experience in Europe with new product introduction as well as building and scaling a full commercial organization. A track record of successfully developing products and services in new markets is required. Partnering effectively with both external and internal resources will be critical in this position. The role will have the responsibility for spearheading one of Kepler’s services, its vision, the product strategy and roadmap. You will work closely with a small product team to prioritize features based on customer insight and market intelligence and define service level agreement and pricing. You will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to position the service and build a compelling story that clearly articulates the products' value prop. Anticipate having to navigate pre-product-market-fit territory.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the strategic development of Kepler offerings, customer relationships and strategic vision - laser focused on the Kepler Vision of putting the internet in space. We are seeking a proactive, self-driven, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills that can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This position will directly impact the history of space development and the growth of the space economy requiring your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards effective and timely development of Kepler hardware, the service it makes possible, as well as supporting that of our critical suppliers.
Role Summary
1. European Commercial Business Development
2. European Space Agency Business Development
3. Product Manager – Always on Low Data Rate Service