Strategic Territory Director Southern Europe

Motorola Solutions; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Strategic Territory Director to lead sales strategy in Southern Europe. This role involves business development, fostering customer relationships, and managing a small team. Candidates must have significant sales experience, preferably in defense, and must be fluent in English. Remote work is eligible depending on location, with travel required up to 75% for customer engagements and events. The role offers a dynamic work environment within a technologically advanced sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Experience in defense regulatory environments or government contracting is preferred.
• Fluent English required.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute sales strategy for Southern Europe.
• Cultivate relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee the sales lifecycle from lead generation to closing.
• Represent the company at trade shows and demonstrations.
• Track and report on key performance metrics.

Connaissances

Sales strategy execution

Customer engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Technical aptitude in tactical communications

Formation

Post-secondary education or Bachelor's in business, engineering, communications

Outils

CRM systems

Description du poste

Job Description

We are seeking a Strategic Territory Director reporting to the Senior Director of International Sales and Business Development and working closely with the International Sales and Business Development team.

The Strategic Territory Director will lead and execute the sales strategy in Southern Europe , holding critical direct responsibility for territory development and revenue generation.

This dynamic role is a blend of business development, customer engagement, mentoring, and cross‑functional leadership.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong combination of strategic thinking, technical acumen, and operational execution.

This role is ideal for a driven, collaborative, and customer‑oriented professional looking to elevate their career in international business development within the defense and security technology sector.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

Candidates must be based in Europe to be eligible for remote work.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sales strategy, planning, and execution for Southern Europe.
• Cultivate strong, long‑term relationships with customers, resellers, and key stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with Silvus’ technology and strategic goals.
• Oversee the entire sales lifecycle including lead generation, qualification, proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Represent Silvus at trade shows, demonstrations, and strategic meetings.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product, marketing, support, and operations to ensure successful customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance metrics for the territory.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate CRM data for forecasting and pipeline management.
• Supervisory responsibilities – direct supervisory duty may initially include one staff member.
• Travel requirements – up to 75% of the time, as needed, to maintain strong customer engagement and relationships, and attend corporate events.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience navigating complex defense regulatory environments, military procurement processes, or government contracting will be strongly preferred.
• Completion of secondary school (or equivalent qualification) plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant sales, business development, or account management role.
• Proven success in selling MANET, wireless communications, or tactical radio technologies.
• Strong track record in military, defense, or public safety sales environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluent English.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or team management.
• We welcome applications from professionals with a Military Service background.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Post‑secondary education or Bachelor’s in business, engineering, communications, or related field.
• Understanding of MANET ecosystems, competitive landscape, and customer mission needs.
• Strong technical aptitude in tactical communications and RF networking.
• Previous program management in high‑performance sales environments.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Remote‑based with travel (up to 75%) to customer engagements, corporate events, trade shows, and demonstrations.
• Work may be performed in office settings, field demos, and trade show venues.
• Outdoor environment for demos.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following: lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing, and occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing field tests or demonstrations.

All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.