Asia-Pacific Space Sales Manager

KSAT Inc.; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

KSAT, a global leader in ground station services and integrated mission solutions, seeks a Sales Manager Asia to drive new business and manage strategic accounts in Asia-Pacific, with Korea as the main focus.

You will collaborate with customers, partners, and KSAT teams across multiple countries, lead complex sales processes, and travel extensively within the region to position KSAT as the preferred partner for satellite operators and space organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, account management, or related commercial roles.
• Experience from the space, satellite, aerospace, defense, government, or other technology-driven industries.
• Proven ability to manage complex sales processes involving multiple stakeholders and both commercial and government decision-makers.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a global team.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience/insight into the Korean market is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen long-term relationships with existing customers, strategic partners, and prospective clients across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within commercial, government, and defense sectors.
• Lead complex sales opportunities from initial engagement through contract award, coordinating stakeholders and driving the full sales process.
• Develop compelling proposals with project managers, technical experts, and bid teams to meet customer needs and objectives.
• Negotiate and secure profitable contracts while achieving sales targets, budgets, and strategic goals.
• Represent KSAT at customer meetings, conferences, and industry events across time zones and cultures.

Skills

Sales experience

Space industry experience

Complex sales processes

Negotiation

Independent work

English communication

Korean market experience

Travel to Asia-Pacific

Job description

KSAT, a global leader in ground station services and integrated mission solutions, seeks a Sales Manager Asia to drive new business and manage strategic accounts in Asia-Pacific, with Korea as the main focus.

You will collaborate with customers, partners, and KSAT teams across multiple countries, lead complex sales processes, and travel extensively within the region to position KSAT as the preferred partner for satellite operators and space organizations.