Starlink Growth Lead, Midwest

## About the Role The Starlink Growth Lead will be responsible for developing and executing growth strategies for SpaceX's satellite internet service in the Midwest region, covering states such as Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. This role is critical in expanding broadband access to underserved communities, promoting digital inclusion, and driving economic growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, sales, and partnerships, with the ability to operate independently and build scalable growth engines. The Growth Lead will serve as Starlink's local market owner, accountable for awareness, acquisition, and partnerships within the region. This involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including internet service providers, affiliates, utilities, retailers, and local governments, to drive deal execution and expand Starlink's consumer presence. The role reports to the Growth Team and will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, product, marketing, operations, engineering, and finance, to execute scalable growth programs.

## What You Will Do - Own Starlink's consumer subscriber growth strategy and execution for the Midwest region, achieving ambitious growth targets - 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 - 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

## What We Are Looking For - 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 - 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 and growing products within the consumer technology, telecommunications, or subscription-based services sector - Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

## Nice to Have - Expertise in consumer purchasing behavior within the Midwest region, particularly in rural areas - Experience working with consumer technology, telecommunications, broadband, utilities, or subscription-based services - Strong hustle, creativity, and the ability to operate independently while building scalable growth engines - Experience with project management tools and software - Familiarity with the satellite internet industry

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work with a pioneering company in the satellite internet industry - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Professional development and growth opportunities - Flexible and remote work arrangements - Access to cutting-edge technology and tools - Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs - Generous paid time off and holidays

- Tip: Highlight your experience in business development, partnerships, and sales, particularly in the consumer technology or telecommunications sector.

• To stand out, showcase your ability to operate independently and build scalable growth engines in previous roles.
• Ensure you have a strong understanding of the Midwest market, including consumer purchasing behavior and local partnerships.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with data analysis tools like Excel and your ability to track and report on performance metrics.
• When negotiating salary, consider the company's overall benefits package and the opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Red flag: Be cautious if the company lacks a clear vision for growth or if there are unclear expectations around the role's responsibilities and goals.