Sr. Account Manager - Federal (Atlantic Canada)
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Department OverviewMotorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. This Department is responsible for selling Motorola Solutions public safety applications to city, province and other industry vertical agencies within the Atlantic Provinces.
Job Description
The Sr. Account Manager will be responsible for supporting a larger customer base in the Atlantic Canada region. This role will be responsible, but not limited to the following:
Responsible for sales, strategic account planning and overall relationship management for a number of “target” customers within the assigned territory
Develop and implement a comprehensive sales plan for each “target” account and or geography and their buying centers covering the full portfolio of Motorola products and services (core and emerging technologies)
Assemble and coordinate a diverse team of internal & external sales resources to assess customer’s needs and address their requirements
Act as a trusted advisor to influence customer’s technology platform decisions and develop preference and loyalty for Motorola Solutions
Proactively develop large project opportunities encompassing a wide range of products and services
Proactively engage and lead channel partners in selling Motorola products and services to customers buying centers where appropriate
Develop strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers within and outside of public safety; Sheriff, Mayor, CIO, Police Chief, Fire Chief and other senior government officials in order to understand and influence technology and funding priorities
Proactively engage Motorola executive sponsors to build a strategic relationship to position long term opportunities for Motorola
Develop Motorola procurement vehicles for multiple solutions to be leveraged across customer base
Specific Knowledge/Skills:
Bachelors Degree is preferred, MBA or equivalent Master's Degree is a plus
Outside sales experience selling solutions into government organizations preferred
4+ years of sales or public safety experience
Experience in software sales a bonus
Strong relationship development and management skills
Experience utilizing strategic account management practices and tools
Excellent communication skills (oral, written & presentation)
Ability to quickly learn and understand customer needs and apply & communicate the ability of our solutions to satisfy those needs
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a C-Level executives
Ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor
Ability to lead a diverse group in addressing customer requirements
High tech solutions sales experience a plus
Knowledge of industry trends and best practices a plus
Highly motivated and results oriented
Experience utilizing channel partners to address customer requirements
Basic Requirements
Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of sales/public safety experience OR 8+ years of sales/public safety experience
Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Motorola Solutions will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities upon request. Motorola Solutions souscrit aux principes d’équité en matière d’emploi. Nous accueillons favorablement la diversité au sein de notre effectif. Sur demande, Motorola Solutions offrira des accommodements raisonnables aux candidats handicapés.