# Sales Director - Defense at Velo3D

- Company: Velo3D
- What the company does: Design, print and produce critical metal parts with Velo3D. Backed by Bessemer.
- Company website: https://www.velo3d.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $150K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/velo3d/c0f84080-4f41-47fa-b9e3-af60e47c6e26
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/velo3d-sales-director-defense/

## About the role

Velo3D is looking for a Sales Director to join the growing Velo3D Defense team. In this position, you will lead Velo3D’s sales efforts in metal 3D printing within the Defense and Government sectors. The position will be responsible for developing the sales pipeline of direct government contracts and opportunities in addition to a limited number of prime contractors to be sufficient to meet booking goals and to close the number of new contracts and the booking amounts to meet/exceed the company’s goals.

## What they're looking for

- Minimum of 10 years of sales achievement experience selling capital equipment such as Automation, Manufacturing equipment, Machinery, or other complex systems
- Must be a US Citizen as this position will work closely on government contracts
- Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets of $15-20M per year
- Ability to expand customer base through proactive lead generation
- Sales and/or sales leadership position with Startup experience
- Experience with CRM system (Salesforce)

Tags: Sales