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Business Development Director, South Korea

Develop and execute business development strategies for Telesat Lightspeed LEO services in South Korea

The Business Development Director will develop and execute business development strategies for Telesat Lightspeed LEO services and solutions. This includes leading country operations in South Korea and aligning business development objectives with Telesat’s overall business strategy and plan for the Korean market. The role reports to the Senior Sales Director, APAC and focuses on driving growth for Telesat’s revolutionary Low Earth Orbit satel...

Why This Role?

Lead country operations for Telesat Lightspeed, a revolutionary LEO satellite network set to launch in 2027

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop business development strategies for Telesat Lightspeed LEO services and solutions
  • Execute business development plans for Telesat Lightspeed in the South Korean market
  • Lead country operations for Telesat in South Korea
  • Align Telesat Lightspeed business development objectives with company business strategy and plan in Korea
  • Report to the Senior Sales Director, APAC on progress and outcomes

Requirements

  • Experience in business development within the satellite or telecommunications industry
  • Knowledge of Telesat Lightspeed LEO services and solutions
  • Understanding of the South Korean market for enterprise and government customers
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans
  • Experience aligning business development with corporate strategy

Required Skills

business developmentstrategy executionmarket analysisteam leadershiptelecommunicationsstrategic planningstakeholder managementsales leadership

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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View Original Description from Lever Postings

Original description from Lever Postings

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.   The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com The Business Development Director will develop and execute Business Development Strategies for Telesat Lightspeed LEO Services and Solutions and lead country operations in South Korea. This position reports to the Senior Sales Director, APAC and is responsible for aligning Telesat Lightspeed business development objectives with the company’s business strategy and business plan in Korea.

Salary Context

Similar Sales & Business Development roles on LokerDollar pay around $185.6k/yr (range $3.7k–440k/yr, n=135 active listings).

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Company
Telesat
Estimated salary
$245k–265.4k/yr
Based on similar roles — not stated by the employer
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Ottawa, Canada
Seniority
lead
PostedRecheck the source
Jul 21, 2026

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Is Business Development Director, South Korea at Telesat a remote job?
Yes. Business Development Director, South Korea at Telesat is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
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This is a full time position.
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