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Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager

Hanwha SystemsCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
11 days ago
Job description

Hanwha Systems is a leading defense and aerospace company, delivering advanced technologies in surveillance, command & control, avionics, and weapon systems. As part of Hanwha Group—one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates—we support global defense partners with innovative and mission‑critical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Market Expansion

  • Oversee the operations and management of the Australian business opportunities
  • Develop business strategies tailored to local market dynamics.
  • Lead cross‑functional teams from the headquarter to execute projects efficiently.

2. Relationship Management

  • Establish and sustain relationships with government officials, policymakers, large and small‑medium defense enterprises, and other key stakeholders in the region.
  • Engage in high‑level discussions with decision‑makers to promote business opportunities.
  • Identify key stakeholders and construct customer network diagram for various domains.
  • 3. Legislative and Policy Analysis

  • Monitor, analyse, and interpret legislation, regulations, and policy documents in target countries.
  • Provide strategic insights on how regulatory developments impact the company’s objectives.
  • Identify environmental factors that could impact the organisation’s ability to achieve its goals and recommend solutions to mitigate risks.
  • 4. Strategic Business Engagement

  • Develop and implement strategies to engage with government officials and policymakers to secure business opportunities.
  • Work closely with leadership to shape policy‑related business strategies.
  • Develop marketing strategies that integrate branding, messaging, pricing, and distribution channels to achieve business goals on a global scale.
  • Drive pre‑tender engagement activities through customer relationship building (e.g. lobbying), negotiation, and persuasion efforts directly with potential customers.
  • Advocate for the organisation’s interests in procurement and defence sector opportunities.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports detailing key activities, market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategic insights.
  • Compile supporting materials such as testimonies, factsheets, and policy assessments for executive briefings.
  • Qualifications & Requirements

    Mandatory

  • 10+ years of experience in Business Development or Key Account Management (KAM) or Government Relations in an international business (Australian Experience Preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of Australian defence market dynamics and policy frameworks.
  • Excellent negotiation and lobbying skills with proven stakeholder engagement expertise.
  • Ability to interpret and apply legislation to business strategies.
  • Fluency in English
  • Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible for an Australian Government security clearance (minimum of BASELINE clearance level, Negative Vetting 1 preferred).
  • Undertake National Police History Check
  • Able to travel domestically and internationally as required
  • All employees must take reasonable care for their own health and safety when working at Hanwha
  • All employees must co‑operate with Hanwha on any action taken by the employer to comply with requirements imposed by Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
  • Preferred

  • Prior experience leading an international office or regional business unit.
  • Military Background (Army, Navy, Airforce, CASG, etc.)
  • Engineering background in Electrical, Computer Science, SW engineering and Systems Engineering.
  • Established network within Australian defence and government sectors.
  • Expertise in pre‑tender and tender processes and government procurement stages.
  • Seniority level

  • Not Applicable
  • Employment type

  • Full‑time
  • Job function

  • Sales, Business Development, and Project Management
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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