
Posted 7 months ago
Sales Lead, Earth Observation Data (Europe)
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Leads European sales strategy and full sales cycles for Earth Observation data and imagery, managing large multi-year licensing agreements and senior stakeholder relationships across government, defence, and commercial sectors.
About this role
Aim high, go beyond!
At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…
Working in our Data Division
Our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact. The team delivers all data products generated by Open Cosmos and its partners, curates and develops DataCosmos — our geospatial data platform — and builds integrations that make satellite imagery easy to access and act on. Their work helps organisations turn data into action and create positive change on Earth.
The Team are now hiring a Sales Lead, Earth Observation Data (Europe) to lead the development and closure of large, strategic EO data and imagery
What will you be doing?
Owning and delivering the European EO data sales strategy
Building and converting a pipeline of large, complex EO data opportunities
Leading full sales cycles: opportunity qualification, solution definition, negotiation, and contract close
Structuring and closing multi-year EO data and imagery licensing agreements
Managing senior customer relationships across public sector, defence & security, and commercial organisations
Positioning Open Cosmos’ satellite capabilities and DataCosmos within customer solutions
Working closely with presales, solutions engineering, and product teams to shape proposals
Representing Open Cosmos in customer engagements and relevant industry forums
What You’ll bring
Strong understanding of the European Earth Observation data market
Knowledge of EO imagery, tasking, licensing models, and data delivery
Familiarity with European institutional and procurement environments
Ability to sell EO data solutions across government, defence, and enterprise customers
Capability to structure, negotiate, and close complex, multi-year data agreements
Strong senior stakeholder management and solution-selling skills
Comfortable operating with autonomy in a scaling organisation
This role you can be based in any of our locations: UK | Spain | Portugal | Greece
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.
When applying, please submit your CV in English
Why Open Cosmos?
Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.
A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.
A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.
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