Sr. Market Access & Development Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Nairobi, KEN
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Senior level
Aerospace • Professional Services • Defense • Industrial
The Role
Leads Starlink market access and development across global regions by researching markets, securing regulatory approvals, building stakeholder and commercial networks, developing enterprise opportunities, and supporting strategic connectivity initiatives. Partners with engineering, operations, legal, tax, logistics, sales, and policy teams to address compliance, geopolitical, and market risks. Tracks market entry, partnerships, approvals, and revenue KPIs while developing mitigation and business continuity plans.
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. MARKET ACCESS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet in 150+ markets worldwide. There is still a long way to go to bring Starlink everywhere as well as growing our existing markets, so we are looking for a Sr. Market Access & Development Manager to support our new market regulatory efforts, oversee business operations efforts for existing markets, and aid the business in identifying & nurture new commercial opportunities to grow our customer base.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct in-depth market research to assess demand, the competitive landscape, and any barriers to entry
  • Work closely with Starlink’s engineering, operations, logistics, legal, tax, and sales teams to align market development efforts with technical capabilities, product roadmaps, and compliance requirements
  • Effectively develop and grow a network of supportive stakeholders across the public and private sectors that can aid in promoting Starlink’s growth in region
  • Build and grow a pipeline of commercial opportunities for our Enterprise Sales team to convert into revenue-generating agreements
  • Gather, retain, and service diverse customer requirements and work with the product engineering team to iterate on and improve SpaceX offerings to meet the needs of customers
  • Shape customer opportunities to fit Starlink product offerings
  • Ensuring we adhere to the administrative regulations in our licenses and address any compliance-related matters in a timely manner
  • Identify, nurture, and close strategic connectivity opportunities with schools, hospitals, and other high-impact customers in markets you oversee as part of our corporate and social responsibility efforts
  • Work with the Strategic Connectivity team to execute and ensure delivery is timely and smooth
  • Support our Satellite Policy team in expanding the scope of services SpaceX/Starlink is able to offer in markets across your region
  • Monitor geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks that could impact market access or ongoing regulatory compliance
  • Develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies to ensure business continuity
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the number of new markets entered, regulatory approvals secured, partnership deals closed, and revenue contributions from business development initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, international relations, business, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in market access, business development, or regulatory affairs within the telecommunications, satellite, or technology sectors

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years experience in market access, business development, or regulatory affairs within the telecommunications, satellite, or technology sectors
  • Ability to identify blockers and creatively find ways to overcome them
  • Experience with global spectrum management, international trade, or business operations is highly desirable
  • Proven ability to negotiate complex deals and influence policy decisions at senior levels
  • Strong analytical skills in business with experience in market modeling, financial forecasting, and competitive intelligence
  • Fluency in English plus French, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, or Spanish

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willingness to travel, up to 50% of the time

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, international relations, business, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in market access, business development, or regulatory affairs within telecommunications, satellite, or technology sectors
  • 5+ years of experience in market access, business development, or regulatory affairs within telecommunications, satellite, or technology sectors
  • Experience with global spectrum management, international trade, or business operations
  • Proven ability to negotiate complex deals and influence policy decisions at senior levels
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in market modeling, financial forecasting, and competitive intelligence
  • Fluency in English plus French, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, or Spanish
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
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The Company
12,348 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

SpaceXGlobal Corp. is a global provider specializing in radiation safety, protection, and quality assurance services. The company is recognized for its expertise in verification, inspection, and non-destructive testing (NDT), particularly in industrial radiography. Operating in India and the USA, they provide specialized services for the aviation, mining, and diagnostic radiology sectors, ensuring compliance with AERB norms and safety standards.

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