Starlink Growth Lead, Midwest

SpaceX
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to execution-focused operators with experience in consumer technology or telecommunications, comfortable with extensive travel and independent regional ownership.

Best fit for

  • Independent operators who thrive in field-based roles with high travel demands.
    — “Willingness to travel approximately 75% or more of the time
  • Professionals with a track record of scaling local partnerships in consumer tech.
    — “Experience building and scaling local or regional partnerships and distribution channels
  • Candidates who combine business development rigor with grassroots marketing execution.
    — “Execute business development strategies to expand Starlink’s consumer presence across the region

Things to consider

  • Requires US citizenship or permanent residency due to export controls.
    — “applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national
  • Extended hours and weekend availability is explicitly expected.
    — “Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

How to stand out

  • Quantify past regional growth initiatives with specific partner ROI metrics.
    — “Track and report on subscriber acquisition performance, partner productivity, and campaign / growth initiative ROI
  • Demonstrate rural market expertise through case studies of local adoption.
    — “Expertise in the consumer purchasing behavior within the region, particularly in rural areas
  • Highlight end-to-end ownership of comparable market expansion projects.
    — “Demonstrated success owning projects end-to-end and delivering measurable growth results
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • build and execute local growth strategies
  • expand Starlink’s consumer presence
  • identify and build new customer acquisition channels
  • drive deal execution
  • represent Starlink in external discussions
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, engineering2+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, growth, sales, marketing, consulting, or operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Business DevelopmentPartnershipsGrowthSalesMarketingOperations

Preferred

TelecommunicationsSubscription-based ServicesConsumer Technology

Stack & domain

Business DevelopmentPartnershipsGrowthSalesMarketingConsultingOperationsExecution-focusedMotivatedCreativeIndependentScalable Growth EnginesConsumer TechnologyTelecommunicationsSubscription-based Services

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

STARLINK GROWTH LEAD, MIDWEST

Starlink is a revolutionary satellite constellation delivering low-latency broadband internet around the world—bringing an unprecedented opportunity to significantly impact communities, businesses, and governments worldwide. In the United States, Starlink is rapidly expanding access to high-speed internet for rural, suburban, and underserved communities.

The Growth Team is seeking a Starlink Growth Lead to own consumer subscriber acquisition and growth across the states of Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. This role will be responsible for building and executing local growth strategies through local partnerships, sales, affiliates, field marketing, events, and other awareness/growth initiatives. This person will serve as Starlink’s on-the-ground growth owner for these states, accountable for scaling adoption and expanding broadband access to households and communities.

The ideal candidate is an execution-focused, highly motivated operator with experience in business development, partnerships, growth, and/or sales within consumer technology, telecommunications, or subscription-based services. This role requires strong hustle, creativity, and the ability to operate independently while building scalable growth engines for Starlink within the region.

This is a unique opportunity to own an entire state market end-to-end and directly drive Starlink’s expansion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own Starlink’s consumer subscriber growth strategy and execution for Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, fully responsible for achieving ambitious growth targets within these states

Serve as Starlink’s local market owner, accountable for awareness, acquisition, partnerships, and performance

Execute business development strategies to expand Starlink’s consumer presence across the region

Identify, evaluate, and build new customer acquisition channels including with internet service providers, affiliates, utilities, retailers, installers, real estate partners, community organizations, and local governments

Drive deal execution from opportunity identification through commercial agreements and partner launch

Represent Starlink in external discussions with prospective commercial partners and community stakeholders

Lead local marketing and awareness initiatives including field marketing, community events, trade shows, retail activations, and grassroots campaigns

Build Starlink’s brand presence and visibility throughout the region

Collect and synthesize customer and partner feedback to influence product offerings, pricing strategies, and go-to-market approaches

Track and report on subscriber acquisition performance, partner productivity, and campaign / growth initiative ROI

Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, operations, engineering, and finance teams to execute scalable growth programs

Develop and execute pilots and growth experiments to identify high-performing acquisition channels

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, engineering, or a related field

2+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, growth, sales, marketing, consulting, or operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Expertise in the consumer purchasing behavior within the region, particularly in rural areas

Experience working with consumer technology, telecommunications, broadband, utilities, or subscription-based services

Strong execution mindset with the ability to operate independently in the field

Experience building and scaling local or regional partnerships and distribution channels

Experience running local marketing, field marketing, or community growth initiatives

Previous experience launching & growing products within the region

Demonstrated success owning projects end-to-end and delivering measurable growth results

Independently motivated with a track record of execution and ownership

Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills with comfort tracking funnel metrics, conversion, and ROI

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Willingness to travel approximately 75% or more of the time to customer locations and other SpaceX locations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starlink Growth Lead: $95,000.00-$125,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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