Client Engagement Manager

Amentum; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Client Engagement Manager in Canberra, ACT. The role involves identifying business opportunities within government departments and managing relationships with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess experience in client engagement, strong communication skills, and an NV1 security clearance. This is a permanent full-time position, offering competitive benefits within a diverse team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated direct experience in Client Engagement or Account Management.
• Established networks in National Security environments are highly regarded.
• Hold and maintain an NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue business opportunities within DFAT or Home Affairs.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, conducting site visits and meetings.
• Prepare responses to tender and quotation requests.
• Assist with recruitment of staff and maintain contracts for repeat business.

Skills

Client Engagement / Account Management experience

Strong communication skills

Client relationship building skills

Tools

Customer Relationship Management platforms

Job description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and for more information.

Role Title : Client Engagement Manager

Role Description : We are currently seeking two Client Engagement Managers to join our tightly knit team of professionals on a permanent basis. Perhaps you've been in a Client Engagement or Business Development role, or Account Management, and are looking for the next opportunity.

Role Responsibilities :

• Identify and pursue business opportunities in existing and new areas within DFAT or Department of Home Affairs
• Manage and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders • Conduct site visits and meetings with clients and staff
• Prepare responses to tender and quotation requests
• Identify and assist with the recruitment of qualified staff and subconsultants in conjunction with our Recruitment partners and supply chain companies
• Maintain our contracts and trusted client relationships to secure repeat business and growth
• Prepare correspondence and reports

Essential Requirements :

• Demonstrated Client Engagement / Account Management experience
• Strong experience and established networks in National Security environments. Previous DFAT or Home Affairs experience would be highly regarded.
• Strategic and financial acumen
• Highly developed communication skills
• Strong and proven client relationship building skills
• A proven record of working collaboratively as part of a team
• Hold and maintain an NV1 security clearance

Desirable Requirements :

• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset (highly desirable)
• Proven operational sales experience (Highly Desirable)
• Experience in the use of Customer Relationship Management platforms

Required Security Clearance Level : NV1 preferred. Or BASELINE with ability to upgrade to NV1

Location : Canberra ACT

Weekly Hours : 40 Hours per week

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