Consumer Sales Manager, North America Sales (Starlink)

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Apr 1, 2026

About this job

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. We are seeking a Consumer Sales Manager to join our North America Sales team for Starlink, working at the cutting edge of satellite technologies with a world-class team focused on connecting the unconnected.

In this role, you will help support Starlink growth by identifying, developing, capturing, executing, and expanding retail partnership opportunities. Success will require systems thinking, creativity, and excellent communication skills to synthesize information that shapes future products and strategic direction.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting and leading the successful closing of partnership deals between SpaceX and retail partners, including product, pricing, and business negotiations.
Identifying, establishing, and growing strategic relationships with key omni-channel partners such as electronics retailers and distributors to enable online and offline strategies.
Managing sales forecasts, budgets, and KPIs, driving aggressive sales targets, and analyzing sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Collaborating with product and marketing teams to develop compelling retail merchandising strategies, in-store displays, product demonstrations, and sales tools.
Conducting ongoing market research and competitive analysis regarding industry trends and consumer behaviors within North America’s broadband and retail sectors.
Working closely with marketing, product management, engineering, finance, compliance, and legal teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated go-to-market plan.

Basic qualifications for the role include:

A bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional business development, sales, operations, engineering, or account management experience; OR a high school diploma/equivalency certificate with 6+ years of professional experience in those areas.
1+ years of consulting or project management experience in business development or sales.
3+ years of experience working with customers to support a technical product or service.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under ITAR requirements.

Preferred skills and experience include proven retail industry experience within consumer electronics, CPG, or FMCG; experience developing go-to-market strategies or building international sales channels; strong interpersonal, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills; demonstrated technical aptitude; familiarity with satellite communications and the North American retail landscape; and an MBA or master’s degree in a business or engineering-focused curriculum.

Additional requirements:

Availability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations.
Willingness to travel to other SpaceX offices and customer locations as needed up to 50%.
This is not a remote position and requires relocation if you are not local to the Hawthorne, CA area.

Compensation and benefits:

The pay range for Consumer Sales Manager/Senior is $115,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year, with actual level and base salary determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Total rewards may include long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, merit-based workplace.