--- title: 'Starlink Business Development Manager (DACH Region) at SpaceX_Global' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/starlink-business-development-manager-dach-region-spacex-global-dublin-2cxamhd1zqmq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Starlink Business Development Manager (DACH Region) at SpaceX_Global - **Company:** SpaceX_Global - **Location:** Dublin, Ireland - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8890322002 ## Job description 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. ## STARLINK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (DACH Region) The Business Development Manager role will focus on owning consumer acquisition & growth for Starlink across the DACH (Germany/Austria/Switzerland) market. This role will be responsible for building and executing local growth strategies through local partnerships, sales, affiliates, field marketing, events, and other awareness/growth initiatives. This person will serve as Starlink’s on-the-ground growth owner for the region, accountable for scaling adoption and expanding broadband access to households and communities. The ideal candidate is an execution-focused, highly motivated operator with experience in business development, partnerships, growth, and/or sales within consumer technology, telecommunications, or subscription-based services. This role requires strong hustle, creativity, and the ability to operate independently while building scalable growth engines for Starlink within the region. This is a unique opportunity to own an entire regional market end-to-end and directly drive Starlink’s expansion. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Own Starlink’s consumer subscriber growth strategy and execution for the DACH region, fully responsible for achieving ambitious growth targets within the region - Serve as Starlink’s local market owner, accountable for awareness, acquisition, partnerships, and performance - Execute business development strategies to expand Starlink’s consumer presence across the region - Identify, evaluate, and build new customer acquisition channels including with internet service providers, affiliates, utilities, retailers, installers, real estate partners, community organizations, and local governments - Drive deal execution from opportunity identification through commercial agreements and partner launch - Represent Starlink in external discussions with prospective commercial partners and community stakeholders - Lead local marketing and awareness initiatives including field marketing, community events, trade shows, retail activations, and grassroots campaigns - Build Starlink’s brand presence and visibility throughout the region - Collect and synthesize customer and partner feedback to influence product offerings, pricing strategies, and go-to-market approaches - Track and report on subscriber acquisition performance, partner productivity, and campaign / growth initiative ROI - Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, operations, engineering, and finance teams to execute scalable growth programs - Develop and execute pilots and growth experiments to identify high-performing acquisition channels ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, economics, or engineering - 4+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, growth, sales, marketing, consulting, or operations - Fluency in both spoken and written English and German is required as this position involves regular communication and coordination with US based teams and German clients ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - 6+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, growth, sales, marketing, consulting, or operation - Expertise in the consumer purchasing behavior within the region, particularly in rural areas - Experience working with consumer technology, telecommunications, broadband, utilities, or subscription-based services - Strong execution mindset with the ability to operate independently in the field - Experience building and scaling local or regional partnerships and distribution channels - Experience running local marketing, field marketing, or community growth initiatives - Previous experience launching & growing products within the region - Demonstrated success owning projects end-to-end and delivering measurable growth results - Independently motivated with a track record of execution and ownership - Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills - Strong analytical skills with comfort tracking funnel metrics, conversion, and ROI ## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed - Willingness to travel approximately 50% or more of the time to customer locations and other SpaceX locations 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. ## About SpaceX_Global ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SpaceX_Global is the international arm of SpaceX responsible for scaling and operating Starlink’s satellite internet service across the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by SpaceX) - **Headquarters**: Singapore (APAC hub) with additional regional offices in Dublin, Ireland and São Paulo, Brazil - **Founded**: Starlink commercial service launched in 2020; SpaceX_Global entity formed to support worldwide sales and operations - **Founders**: Elon Musk (founder of SpaceX); no separate founders for SpaceX_Global ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Satellite telecommunications / Internet service provider (ISP) - **Target customers**: B2B enterprise (telecom operators, governments, shipping, aviation), B2C residential, SMB, and institutional (defense, disaster response) - **Mission / purpose**: Enable high‑speed, low‑latency internet access globally – especially in underserved and remote areas – while advancing SpaceX’s ultimate goal of making humanity multi‑planetary ## Products & Services - **Starlink (Standard)**: Consumer satellite internet terminal, offering speeds of 50–220 Mbps, low latency (~25–50 ms), ideal for rural and suburban users. **Type**: Hardware + service. - **Starlink Business**: Higher‑performance terminal with increased throughput (up to 500 Mbps) and priority support for enterprises, SMBs, and remote offices. **Type**: Hardware + service. - **Starlink Maritime**: Ruggedised terminal designed for ships, offshore platforms, and vessels, delivering high‑speed connectivity at sea. **Type**: Hardware + service. - **Starlink Aviation**: In‑flight connectivity solution for commercial and private aircraft. **Type**: Hardware + service. - **Starlink RV (Roam)**: Portable terminal for recreational vehicles and mobile users, usable on land across coverage areas. **Type**: Hardware + service. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: SpaceX overall is privately held; estimated valuation ~$210 B as of late 2025 (sources: Bloomberg, CNBC). SpaceX_Global’s valuation is not separately disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Starlink surpassed **4 million subscribers** worldwide in 2025 (from $8.2 B revenue in 2024); annual revenue for SpaceX_Global not publicly broken out. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: SpaceX investors include Founders Fund, Google, Fidelity, and Baillie Gifford. Partners include major telecom operators, airlines, and government agencies. - **Growth Signals**: - Rapid geographic expansion into over 100 countries. - Launch of Gen2 satellites (higher capacity) and direct‑to‑cell service. - Active hiring for senior sales and supply chain roles in Asia, Latin America, and Europe (indicates aggressive enterprise push). ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated**: SpaceX builds its own satellites, rockets, and user terminals, controlling cost, quality, and speed. - **First‑mover in LEO broadband**: Massive constellation of ~7,000+ satellites provides low latency and global coverage that competitors (OneWeb, Amazon Kuiper) are only beginning to match. - **Rapid deployment & iteration**: SpaceX’s manufacturing and launch cadence (multiple launches per week) allows continuous capacity upgrades. - **Strong brand & mission**: “Enabling life on Mars” attracts top talent and customer loyalty. ## Strategic Focus - **Enterprise & government sales**: Deepening penetration in APAC, Latin America, and EMEA through dedicated sales teams and local partnerships. - **Infrastructure scaling**: Building out ground stations, licensing, and local regulatory support to handle growing subscriber base. - **Product innovation**: Expanding direct‑to‑cell (text, voice, IoT), maritime, and aviation offerings; reducing terminal costs to improve margins. - **Supply chain resilience** (evidenced by Global Supply Manager role in Singapore): Optimising contract manufacturing for user terminals and ground stations. ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑driven environment**: Employees are expected to have “extreme ownership”, urgency, and a bias toward action (job descriptions explicitly state “must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed”). - **Global exposure**: Roles based in Singapore, Dublin, and São Paulo involve cross‑functional work with teams in the US, Asia, and Europe. - **Growth trajectory**: Being part of the fastest‑growing satellite internet company offers rapid career acceleration for top performers. - **On‑site culture**: Positions in Dublin require full‑time on‑site work; Singapore roles likely also require presence. Travel up to 50% for sales and supply chain roles. - **Compensation & benefits**: Not publicly detailed, but typical SpaceX‑Global roles include competitive base salary, equity (options/restricted stock) and performance bonuses – negotiated individually. - **Engineering‑first mindset**: Data analytics, automation, and technical problem‑solving are embedded in business operations (e.g., Python, SQL, financial modelling expected). ## Sources 1. [Greenhouse – Sr. Sales Manager, APAC (Starlink Enterprise Sales)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8379189002) 2. [Greenhouse – Global Supply Manager (Starlink Product)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8403006002) 3. [Greenhouse – Sr. Business Operations Manager (Starlink Brazil Growth)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8450125002) 4. [Greenhouse – Treasury Analyst (EMEA)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8450132002) 5. [Greenhouse – Sr. Treasury Analyst (EMEA)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacexglobal/jobs/8328087002) *Note: Financial and subscriber data derived from public SpaceX announcements and reputable business press; SpaceX_Global does not separately publish financials.* ## Other roles at SpaceX_Global - [Supplier Development Engineer, Assembly Process (Starlink)](https://feeny.ai/job/supplier-development-engineer-assembly-process-starlink-spacex-global-bengaluru-mtm2x8ghnpe4) — Bengaluru, India - [Starlink Business Operations Manager (Europe Growth)](https://feeny.ai/job/starlink-business-operations-manager-europe-growth-spacex-global-dublin-thmskebwtwf0) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Business Operations Manager (Starlink Europe Growth)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-business-operations-manager-starlink-europe-growth-spacex-global-dublin-mydcfdwcrn6d) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Sales Manager, United Kingdom (Starlink Enterprise)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-sales-manager-united-kingdom-starlink-enterprise-spacex-global-dublin-1ehq3rv4dk15) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Sales Manager, Benelux (Starlink Enterprise)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-sales-manager-benelux-starlink-enterprise-spacex-global-dublin-ey1j9wcjhteq) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Sales Manager, France (Starlink Enterprise)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-sales-manager-france-starlink-enterprise-spacex-global-dublin-gnj9nph4hbvf) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Sales Manager, Germany (Starlink Enterprise)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-sales-manager-germany-starlink-enterprise-spacex-global-dublin-wvt023x9wpzt) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Sales Manager, Poland (Starlink Enterprise)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-sales-manager-poland-starlink-enterprise-spacex-global-dublin-c2m9jnzpcvep) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Sales Manager, Italy (Starlink Enterprise)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-sales-manager-italy-starlink-enterprise-spacex-global-dublin-kzjpqye2fn1b) — Dublin, Ireland - [Sr. Sales Manager, Iberia (Starlink Enterprise)](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-sales-manager-iberia-starlink-enterprise-spacex-global-dublin-b6s2cjfbqq7x) — Dublin, Ireland