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Post date:  March 28, 2011
Location:  Brandenburg, Germany

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Sales Representative: Federal and Civil Government - USA

Senior Sales Representatives for Federal Government Contracts
Company:
RapidEye USA, LLC
Department:
Direct Sales
Location:
Washington, D.C., USA
If there were a way to use satellite technology to find you, we would do so. If you are an
entrepreneurial, interdisciplinary-minded individual who would love to work at a fast-growing
company in an international team, read on! We are building an exciting new service team
and are looking for a select group of outstanding people.
Background:
RapidEye AG is a provider of geospatial management information and solutions, customized
to the needs of clients in the agriculture, forestry, power & communication, environmental
and governmental markets. As its main data source, RapidEye owns and operates a
constellation of five identical high-resolution Earth observation satellites capable of returning
to any point on Earth every day. Combining the knowledge and skills of our professional staff
with the unique features of our satellite constellation and ground processing facility, we are
the only provider who can supply the most up-to-date, customized information to clients
around the world.
As a fast growing service and customer oriented company, RapidEye is seeking a highly
qualified, proactive and reliable team players for U.S. Government Defense and Intelligence
sales in the North American market. You will also be working in close coordination with our
headquarters in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.
Responsibilities:
Sell RapidEye services and solutions directly to customers and/or indirectly through a
partner network
Develop and execute individual sales plans
Manage the sales processes and the customer relationships internally and externally
Cooperate with RapidEye's Product Development group to develop new and
customized applications for our customers
Maintain and expand the customer relationship base after the initial sales success
Requirements and Skills:
Proven business network
Proven ability to generate sales through direct sales efforts and through partner
organizations
5+ years experience working in Federal/Civil sales capacity selling geospatial
information or services and complex, customized products
Proven record of successfully closed sales contracts
Degree in a relevant academic field
Knowledge of GIS and remote sensing industry practices helpful, although not
required
Must enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team
Self-starter, works on own initiative, but communicates her/his plans, ideas, and
concepts to her/his supervisor
Flexible to adapt to fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Excellent negotiation and consulting skills
Team-player with strong interpersonal skills
Ambitious and committed to achieving corporate sales objectives
Creative thinker to help develop services and product ideas which will benefit
RapidEye's customers
Excellent command (oral and written) of the English Language
Extensive travel required
Security Clearances a plus / Experience with NGA contracts a plus
Compensation:
We offer an attractive compensation package with strong emphasis on success-driven
elements with rewards based on the long-term success of the company. RapidEye is an
equal opportunity employer.
Contact
If you think you can contribute to the overall success of our company, please send us your
electronic application with a CV and cover letter in English or contact us directly at:
Molkenmarkt 30
14776 Brandenburg an der Havel
Germany
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Web:
+49 3381 8904-151
+49 3381 8904-101
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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