Head of Market Region EMEA

Description

Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.

With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.

SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

SSC Space Connect is looking for a commercially driven and customer-focused Head of Market Region EMEA to lead and coordinate business development and sales activities across Europe and the Middle East. Requirements

Your profile

We believe you are an experienced commercial leader with a strong understanding of complex B2B sales, long sales cycles and value-based customer engagement. You have the ability to combine strategic market thinking with hands-on business development, and you enjoy building long-term relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.

We believe you have:

• Several years of experience from business development, sales, key account management or commercial leadership in a technical or engineering-driven environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams both locally and remotely, coach commercial talent and create alignment across functions in the context of cultural and geographical diversity.
• Strong business acumen, negotiation skills and ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Experience from the space sector, satellite communications, ground segment services, aerospace, defence or another advanced technology field is considered a strong advantage.
• A relevant university degree is preferred; however, candidates with equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into customer value.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional EMEA-region languages are an advantage.
• High integrity, strong judgement and ability to operate in environments with security-sensitive information.

Responsibilities

This is a key leadership role for growing the business of SSC Space, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring that regional market activities are aligned with the strategy, values, processes and long-term ambitions of the company.

• Lead, coordinate and develop business development and sales work across the EMEA market region.
• Drive sustainable growth, order intake, revenue and profitability through strong market presence and customer focus.
• Develop and maintain strategic customer relationships with institutional, governmental and commercial space customers.
• Ensure high-quality account planning, capture planning, forecasting and opportunity management.
• Support and coach regional business development directors, sales engineers and key account managers.
• Represent SSC Space at customer meetings, industry events, conferences and strategic partner discussions.
• Contribute to market intelligence, competitive analysis and regional business strategy.
• Ensure that sales activities follow SSC’s processes, governance, security requirements and business ethics.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, service delivery, legal, finance and strategy to create commercially and technically sound customer solutions.

Benefits

WE OFFER YOU

At SSC, you will be part of an international space company with a long history of enabling critical missions and services for institutional and commercial customers around the world. You will have the opportunity to influence the future growth of SSC Space Connect, work close to customers in a rapidly developing space market, and lead a skilled regional team with strong customer passion, collaboration and technical competence.

Additional benefits

• In addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, we offer extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar.
• Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year.
• Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees.
• Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program.
• Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
• Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.

NEXT STEPS

If you are motivated by customer relationships, strategic growth and the opportunity to contribute to the future of space services, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. You can submit your application up to 2026-09-20, which is the latest possible date for consideration. We review applications continuously and will conduct interviews throughout the process. When applying, please include your CV. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

This position requires approved pre-employment screening. These controls are based on the role that you will fulfill within the company. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply.

We help Earth benefit from Space

SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.

With local presence on all continents and about 800 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.

We help Earth benefit from Space. Learn more at sscspace.com