Senior Sales Manager - EMEA at Rocket Lab USA

Spain

Rocket Lab USA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AdTech, Performance MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years in ad-tech sales or business development with a strong focus on mobile, programmatic, or performance marketing
  • Proven success in closing enterprise-level deals and consistently exceeding revenue targets
  • A well-established network of clients and decision-makers across advertisers and brands in EMEA
  • Solid understanding of mobile user acquisition channels
  • A self-starter mindset
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Fluent English and Spanish (additional European languages are a plus)
  • A results-driven and entrepreneurial approach with a passion for ad-tech innovation
  • Proven track record in tech startups is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow revenue by acquiring new clients and building long-term relationships across EMEA
  • Leverage your network of C-level and senior decision-makers to accelerate business development, particularly in non-gaming sectors
  • Position Rocketlab.ai’s solutions—including OEM, Apple Ads, and programmatic offerings—as best-in-class for performance marketing
  • Lead negotiations and close high-value deals, ensuring long-term success and retention of key accounts
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with global product, marketing, and customer success teams to deliver tailored solutions
  • Shape the regional strategy, identifying market trends, vertical-specific opportunities, and competitive positioning
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and performance recommendations to clients

Skills

Ad-tech sales
Business development
Mobile performance marketing
Programmatic advertising
Apple Ads
OEM
Mobile user acquisition
Deal closing
Sales negotiations
Client acquisition

Rocket Lab USA

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

About Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron launch vehicle, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit for various sectors. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and reliability. The company's goal is to make space more accessible and to support a wide range of missions, from national security to scientific exploration.

Long Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$713.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Spending Account
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend
Childcare Support
Gym Membership
Employee Discounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or natural disasters.

Differentiation

Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
Photon platform supports NASA missions to the Moon, Mars, and private Venus missions.
Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a competitor in heavy-lift launches.

Upsides

Collaboration with Air Force Research Lab could lead to more defense contracts.
Operational efficiency shown by two launches in 24 hours from different hemispheres.
Investment by Pier 88 indicates strong investor confidence in Rocket Lab's growth.

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