LATAM Public Sector Growth & Partnerships Lead

SS8 Networks; Bogotá; On-site; COP 240,000,000 - 400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SS8 Networks seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our presence across Latin America, engaging government, public safety, intelligence, and law enforcement organizations. You will identify opportunities, build trusted relationships, and close strategic deals through partners and direct engagement.

In this role, you will navigate procurement processes, craft tailored proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs, while traveling as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, sales, or accountmanagement selling to government/public sector.
• Proven ability to close complex, high-value deals with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with government procurement and international markets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory growth strategies across LATAM governments and public safety sectors.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline and achieve quarterly/annual bookings targets.
• Navigate government procurement, tendering, and contracting processes.
• Represent SS8 at events, conferences, and customer meetings to build market presence.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, legal, and operations to tailor solutions.
• Lead proposals, bids, and RFI/RFP responses to communicate SS8 value.
• Foster executive relationships with government stakeholders, partners, and system integrators.
• Develop and manage strategic partner relationships to expand market reach.
• Provide market intelligence to inform go-to-market and product strategy.
• Maintain accurate opportunity forecasts and account plans.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/related field

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Proposal tools

Job description

SS8 Networks seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our presence across Latin America, engaging government, public safety, intelligence, and law enforcement organizations. You will identify opportunities, build trusted relationships, and close strategic deals through partners and direct engagement.

In this role, you will navigate procurement processes, craft tailored proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs, while traveling as needed