Business Development Manager in London

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The Expansion Portfolio Sales Team drives sales of the Motorola Solutions' latest technology throughout the EMEA region, through effective customer engagement including meetings, presentations, customer webinars and demonstrations. The team provides domain expertise to the sales teams for all Motorola Solutions' Expansion Portfolio with the key responsibility of driving growth through both existing and new channels. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Business Development Manager to join our Expansion Technology team at Motorola Solutions, focusing on WAVE PTX and Body Worn Video for DACH, BENE, Southern and Eastern Europe.

The objective of this role is to identify and evaluate potential sales leads for the Expansion Technology product lines, effectively communicate the proposition and foster relationships with new and existing channel partners and end users alike. You will need to build a deep understanding of our products and ecosystem and present them effectively while planning and executing sales strategies to achieve our business revenue targets.

• Business Development: This is first and foremost a hunter role. The primary focus is new account acquisition which includes but is not limited to cold-calling, securing pilots, contract negotiation and closure.
• Strategic Account Management: Develop and execute overall account strategy for key accounts, aligning with the Expansion Technology Team and Channel Sales Team for day to day account management.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including presales engineers, marketing, product management, sales operations, and order/credit management, as well as channel teams and partners to drive new account acquisitions.
• Forecasting & Pipeline Management: Provide accurate sales forecasts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Monitor and maintain a healthy pipeline to ensure predictable and sustainable growth. Achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets.
• Customer Engagement: Working closely with key decision-makers in customer organizations, as well as conducting joint sales calls with resellers and distributors to drive end-user demand. Represent the company at industry events, meetings and conferences.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed about competitive dynamics and emerging technology trends that could impact Motorola Solutions.
• CRM Excellence: Ensure accurate and up-to-date customer intelligence and reporting within Motorola's CRM system.
• Revenue Target Execution: Leverage promotions, incentives, and marketing programs to achieve quarterly revenue targets while driving customer adoption of Motorola Solutions' portfolio.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Fluent in English with an ability to build rapport, present ideas effectively, and negotiate effectively. Other European languages would be beneficial.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking: Understanding of business principles, market dynamics, and strategic planning. Strong understanding of distribution channels, reseller ecosystems, and indirect sales models as well as Direct Sales experience.
• Sales and negotiation skills: Experience in sales, lead generation, and negotiation.
• Market Research and Analysis Skills: Ability to conduct market research, analyse data, and identify opportunities.
• Relationship Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with C-level executives, distributors, and partners.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify problems, analyse situations, and develop solutions.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the industry in which WAVE PTX and Body Worn Video operates - experience in technology, communications, and AI.
• Experience using Google Suite applications.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, sales or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in sales, marketing or business development roles.
• Remote based role, travel required.

In return for your expertise, we will support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you will get:

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Attractive Pension Scheme.
• Free Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible working options.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Career development support and wide-ranging learning opportunities.
• Employee Health and wellbeing support EAP, Wellbeing guidance etc.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives including support for volunteering days.