Growth & Market Expansion Director

Nova Sky Stories is a global leader in drone entertainment, redefining live shows by merging cutting‑edge drone technology with imaginative artistry. With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, precise, and safe drones that perform in demanding environments such as urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. Our headquarters are in the U.S., and we have teams across Europe and the UAE, working with leading brands, venues, and events worldwide.

About the Role

Nova Sky Stories is seeking a Growth & Market Expansion Director to serve as a force multiplier for the executive team. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with senior leadership, you will translate the CEO’s global interactions into tangible outcomes—including market entry, enterprise opportunities, and new revenue streams—to ensure nothing is lost between vision and execution.

Responsibilities

• Assess opportunities from the CEO’s network, such as partnerships, enterprise deals, new revenue streams, and geographic expansion, and recommend prioritization based on strategic and financial merit.
• Identify and evaluate new markets, leading outbound efforts to secure initial customers and establish early traction.
• Support partnership and deal execution from initial engagement through term sheet, contract, and early implementation, working closely with legal, finance, and operating teams.
• Contribute to international expansion initiatives, including market thesis development, entry strategy, competitive analysis, and the operational planning required to scale in new geographies.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and follow‑through across the leadership team, ensuring that key commitments are tracked and executed against.
• Develop financial models, market sizing, ROI analyses, and competitive assessments to support executive decision‑making.

Working with the CEO & Executive Team

• Participate in the majority of high‑priority external meetings and occasionally represent the company in conversations the CEO cannot attend.
• Own the follow‑up cycle for the CEO and executive team’s commercial activities, including action items, ownership, deadlines, and success criteria.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner, proactively identifying opportunities, raising risks and trade‑offs, and providing clear perspectives on commercial decisions.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, anticipating needs and moving initiatives forward without requiring extensive direction.

You’ll Need To Have

• 7–12+ years of experience in strategy, investment, business development, or operating roles within high‑growth or complex businesses.
• Proven track record of owning and delivering high‑impact initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong commercial instincts with experience structuring and closing meaningful deals.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel or Google Sheets).
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and influencing critical decisions.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and take ownership of undefined, high‑stakes problems.
• Executive presence and strong communication skills.

It’s a Plus If You Have

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Experience in capital‑intensive or hardware‑driven industries (drones, robotics, aerospace, industrial tech).
• Background in live entertainment, experiential marketing, or large‑scale event production.
• International experience operating across multiple markets and cultures.

Who You Are

• Builder who thrives in fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environments.
• Highly accountable with a bias toward action and outcomes.
• Comfortable switching between strategy and execution seamlessly.
• Natural curiosity, adaptability, and energy for solving complex problems.
• Motivated by impact and excited to help scale a global business.