Vice President of Sales & Strategic Funding

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Sales & Strategic Funding to lead commercial growth, customer acquisition, business development, strategic partnerships, and non-dilutive funding initiatives. The role oversees sales, business development, grants, and awards teams, setting strategy and scalable processes while managing the commercial pipeline from opportunity identification through contract execution handover. Responsibilities include securing complex agreements, expanding into new markets, developing customer and stakeholder relationships, and pursuing public funding opportunities. The Vice President will also coordinate commercial commitments across internal functions, guide forecasting and performance management, and represent the organization in strategic engagements. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering, economics, aerospace, or a related field, and bring significant commercial leadership experience in aerospace, defense, technology, industrial, or other highly regulated sectors. Required qualifications include a record of leading high-performing sales and business development teams, securing high-value agreements and partnerships, and delivering commercial growth strategies. Experience with government and institutional procurement, grants or public funding, financial forecasting, business cases, and contract negotiations is important. Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, adaptability in complex growth environments, and fluency in English are required; international sales, regulatory, and export-control experience are advantageous.