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Job Description
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
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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.