Account Executive, National Security

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 As an Account Executive, you will own and grow a portfolio of National Security customers focused on the Eastern US. You will lead complex, enterprise-level sales cycles with defense, intelligence, and national security organizations, serving as a trusted partner who understands mission priorities, acquisition pathways, and budget realities. Your work will directly support Slingshot’s growth within critical national security programs and long-term customer relationships. 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) Own the full sales lifecycle for assigned National Security accounts, from opportunity identification through contract execution and expansion Develop deep relationships with senior government stakeholders, program offices, and mission users across the Intelligence Community and related national security organizations Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of enterprise opportunities aligned to territory and revenue targets Shape customer requirements and acquisition strategies through early engagement and solution positioning Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Science, Capture, and Program teams to deliver customer-aligned proposals, briefings, RFIs, and demonstrations Forecast accurately and maintain disciplined pipeline hygiene using established sales processes and tools Represent Slingshot at customer meetings, industry events, and mission-focused forums Communicate customer feedback and market insights to internal stakeholders to inform roadmap and go-to-market strategy Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%) Pre-flight Checklist 8+ years of enterprise-level B2G or B2B sales experience, or equivalent experience, with demonstrated success closing complex deals Experience selling to U.S. National Security organizations or adjacent mission partners Strong understanding of federal procurement, budgeting, and acquisition processes Proven ability to manage long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience Ability to travel up to 25%, or equivalent flexibility Bonus Cargo Experience working with Intelligence Community or national security mission customers Existing relationships within defense or intelligence organizations in the Eastern U.S. Familiarity with space, aerospace, or data-driven technology solutions Active or previously held U.S. security clearance 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, US Salary: $150,000-$185,000 + Commission (OTE Target of $300,000-$370,000) 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.