Manager - Asia Region Space42

Overview

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities.

Our vision is to pioneer beyond today for humanity to experience a better tomorrow. Space42 challenges traditional approaches with advanced AI and cutting-edge satellite technology, making space more accessible and redefining how data from space can be used on Earth. We aim to achieve this by connecting people to rewire potential, informing decisions to reimagine impact and enabling action to redefine tomorrow.

For more information visit: www.space42.ai, follow us on X and Instagram @Space42ai

Job Purpose

As a Sales Manager Asia- Singapore Office, work with Regional Lead, to act as a liaison between Thuraya National and International Service Partners and Space42 team to ensure all aspects of the Space42 & Thuraya Satellite Services are delivered in an efficient and timely manner to the maximum possible user base.

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify, profile, recruit & onboard Thuraya service partners whilst having a comprehensive market understanding in the assigned countries.
• Develop the assigned countries including telecommunications trend, government budget & procurement process, and regulatory environment, with the intent of driving business development strategies and programmes across appropriate target segments (government, maritime, agriculture, and enterprise)
• Support, monitor and manage the overall performance of Service Partners in assigned countries and assist in ensuring all components of the Thuraya service are delivered appropriately
• Be a liaison and follow through with respective Thuraya teams to ensure appropriate actions are taken by the relevant Thuraya team to resolve Service Partner and end user issues
• Identify, monitor and report any special market requirements or specific customer needs to ensure successful introduction of new Thuraya products and services
• Prepare and drive the presentations about Space42 group for seminars, telecom events and for all potential National and International Service Partners and their strategic accounts.
• Monitor SP stock and coordinate with business operation on SP purchase order fulfilment and follow up with SPs on payment and settlement of any overdue amounts
• Engage the UAE Embassy in assigned countries and develop initiatives to introduce Space42 services to new government users.
  
  

• A minimum of 5years’ experience in a commercial environment, preferably in the Satellite/Telecommunication industry
• Fluent in Chinese & other Asian language preferred
  
  

• Customer orientation
• Time management
• Interpersonal relationships
• Communication skills
• Problem solving capabilities
• Planning/organisational skills
• Initiative
• Financial awareness
• Innovation