Sales Representative - Space Market
Join Blackwave as a US Sales Representative: build pipeline, close deals, and shape the future of space tech with a collaborative team and real growth opportunities.
The mission of the Sales Representative is to drive revenue growth in the U.S. by building pipeline and closing deals for Blackwave’s COPV portfolio. This role owns the full sales cycle—from prospecting and outreach to contract negotiation—and helps establish Blackwave as a trusted supplier in the aerospace ecosystem.
About Blackwave Texas Inc.
Blackwave stands for passion and innovation in aerospace. What began as a small start-up in Munich, Germany with a genuine bottom-up mentality has developed into a leading player in the space and aerospace industry all the way to the USA. Our focus is on the development and production of standardized pressure vessels (COPVs) and complex carbon structures. With our “off-the-shelf” approach to COPVs, we are setting new standards – efficient, reliable, and future-oriented. Progress is what drives us: with courage, creativity, and technical expertise, we are shaping the next generation of space technologies.
Description
Blackwave is expanding its presence in the U.S. space industry — and we’re looking for a Sales Representative who knows how to build pipeline and close deals.
If you enjoy the sales process, winning new customers, and working with advanced space technology, this role puts you at the center of Blackwave’s U.S. growth.
Why This Role Matters
Blackwave is building its commercial presence in the United States. As one of the first sales hires in the region, you will play a key role in establishing customer relationships, building pipeline, and closing the first generation of U.S. contracts.
What You'll Do
Build a strong sales pipeline through outreach, networking, and industry contacts
Own the full sales cycle — from first conversation to signed contract
Sell Blackwave’s COPV pressure vessels to space companies
Represent Blackwave at industry events and trade shows
Manage opportunities and forecasts in CRM systems
Build long-term customer relationships and repeat business
Your success will be measured by pipeline generation, closed deals, and order intake.
What You Bring
Experience in B2B sales in a performance-driven environment
Proven ability to build pipeline and close deals
Experience selling technical or industrial products
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with CRM systems
Language: Fluent English required
What Makes You Successful Here
Hunter mindset – you enjoy prospecting and winning customers
Curiosity for technology and space industry
Comfortable working in a startup / scale-up environment
Ownership and persistence throughout the sales process
Location & Travel
Our current facility is located in Lockhart, Texas (near Austin/San Antonio)
In mid-2026, Blackwave will relocate to a new site in the Port San Antonio aerospace hub
Remote work within Texas may be possible depending on the candidate profile
Travel required for customer meetings and industry events
Equal Opportunity Employer
Blackwave Texas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires eligibility under U.S. export regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to access export-controlled information.
For this U.S.-based role, your application will be managed by our global People Team in Germany.
- Locations
- Lockhart, TX, San Antonio
- Remote status
- Temporarily Remote
Our Perks & Benefits
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🏄🏻♀️ 15 days paid vacation
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 15 days paid vacation plus federal holidays.
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🏥 Health Plan included
Health matters, and we've got you covered. You are eligible to participate in our health plan. We cover up to 75% of premium plans. Dental and Vision insurance on top.
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Regular social & team events 🕺
On a monthly basis, we celebrate our successes as a team.
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
Corporate culture is essential to allow the organization to differentiate itself. In terms of image on the one hand, it has strengths both internally and externally to consumers. It is indeed a source of cohesion and motivation of employees and it limits conflicts. With customers, it conveys a positive image and can develop a feeling of closeness to the company or even become a criterion of choice.