Head of International (Business Development) at Albedo

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Albedo Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space Technology, Satellite, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Regularly uses AI tools as essential leverage to accelerate work, improve clarity, and multiply output
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
  • Some level of experience as an engineer or in a relatively technical role
  • Experienced professional (8+ years) with a demonstrated track record in business development, sales, or related roles (inferred from context)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full life-cycle of international business development & sales, primarily focused on Defense & Intelligence
  • Shape Albedo’s go-to-market strategy for international customers — define value propositions, inform pricing and packaging, and ensure our story resonates with the intended audience
  • Qualify inbound & thoughtfully conduct outbound – process pipeline with effective allocation of finite time & resources to arrive at closing high value deals with international Allies
  • Travel internationally to meet with prospective customers and build relationships that set Albedo up for long-term success in each respective country
  • Lead responses to RFIs and RFPs with an AI-first workflow and efficient coordination of internal support teams — ideally responding to requirements that we have influenced upstream
  • Act as the single-threaded leader for your market segment, partnering closely with peers leading US Government and Commercial/Industry to ensure Albedo wins across all fronts
  • Collaborate with engineering to tailor product offerings to customer requirements, understand limitations & associated timelines for upgrades, and increase your knowledge to enable effective meetings with technical buyers
  • Take full accountability of your market segment while collaborating & supporting leads of other market segments
  • Effectively pitch Albedo’s portfolio across VLEO systems — full-stack missions, integrated satellites, and buses — architected to buyer's needs
  • Leverage outside advisor, consultant, and/or agent support as applicable in particular countries
  • Travel up 30% of the time

Skills

Business Development
International Expansion
Sales Leadership
Strategic Partnerships
Systems Thinking
AI Tools

Albedo

Develops low-flying satellites for high-resolution imagery

About Albedo

Albedo develops low-flying satellites that capture high-resolution visible and thermal imagery. Their satellites provide 10cm resolution for visible imagery and 2m for thermal imagery, which is the highest quality available for commercial use. This imagery is useful for various industries such as mapping, insurance, utilities, agriculture, and national security. Albedo's goal is to make aerial quality imagery accessible and easy to purchase, allowing clients to obtain precise data for informed decision-making. Unlike competitors, Albedo focuses on transparency in tasking and accessibility, which helps drive market growth and encourages new applications for their imagery. The company generates revenue by selling this high-resolution imagery to clients who need detailed and reliable data.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$90.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Industrial & Manufacturing, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Wellness Program
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company Social Events
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Privacy concerns over high-resolution imagery could lead to regulatory challenges for Albedo.
Technical challenges in maintaining VLEO satellites may increase operational costs for Albedo.
Expansion with military experts may raise concerns about potential militarization of technology.

Differentiation

Albedo offers the highest commercially available resolution for visible and thermal imagery.
Their low-flying satellites enable aerial quality imagery from space, a unique market position.
Albedo's imagery supports diverse applications, from agriculture to national security.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-resolution imagery in precision agriculture boosts Albedo's market potential.
Insurance and utility sectors increasingly rely on satellite imagery, expanding Albedo's customer base.
Interest in carbon offset projects increases demand for Albedo's accurate satellite data.

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