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Department OverviewThe Software Enterprise Sales team is a group within Motorola Solutions, Inc. that provides industry leading, Next Generation Citizen Engagement, 9-1-1 Call Taking, Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Jail Management, Public Service 3-1-1, and Analytics software applications to the Public Safety and Public Service markets. No other company has the breadth and depth of technology and experience to deliver end-to-end public safety applications and mission critical voice and data communications systems.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a public safety and 9-1-1 subject matter expert who has the mindset and drive to become a top-performing, technology sales professional. The ideal applicant has public safety experience in New York State (Upstate/Central/Western) and must be able to utilize existing relationships with public safety leadership at the State and Local level throughout the region. The applicant must understand our unique approach to selling Motorola's public safety products to new and existing customers while developing and maintaining excellent customer/client relationships. Customer relationships are developed by phone contact, personal visits, and attending state and regional 9-1-1 meetings, regional trade shows, and user group meetings. Selling opportunities will include on-site product presentations, internet demonstrations, and coordinating with state and local officials on individual and multi-jurisdictional projects. A thorough understanding of state and local government procurement processes is helpful. Typical travel is moderate to high, being in front of the customer approximately 50-75%. Top sales performers are compensated aggressively with accelerators upon achieving annual sales quota.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Position has responsibility for strategic account planning, sales, and overall relationship management for State and Local 9-1-1 agencies, working both independently and in coordination with local sales teams
Experience in public safety, and specifically Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management, Mobile, and additional products in the Motorola Solutions software family. Experience specifically in the operation of 9-1-1 centers and/or response agencies, is preferred. Tenured experience in the public safety sector of software sales industry is an alternative
Experience and ability to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for maintaining and strengthening Motorola Solutions' presence in our Software Suites, with a sales plan for engaging with each account within the assigned geography covering the full suite of Public Safety Applications in the Motorola Solutions software portfolio
Ability to assemble and coordinate a diverse team of internal & external pre-sales resources to assess customer's needs and address their requirements
Experience serving as a trusted advisor to influence customer's technology platform decisions and driving customer preference and loyalty for Motorola Solutions products and services
Experience and ability in developing strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers within the existing customer base
Experience selling to multiple levels, project stakeholders, and committees is a plus
Experience navigating state and local government procurement procedures along with the ability to assist with developing procurement strategies and tactics for selling multiple solutions across an entire target account
Experience and willingness to drive the entire sales cycle from prospecting to successful closing
Deep knowledge of public safety command center operations, technology, and applications is highly important. Understanding 9-1-1 networks and applications is a plus
Basic knowledge of Motorola Solutions Radio Voice Communications Networks is a plus
Basic knowledge of Motorola Solutions Command & Control Applications Suite is a plus
Knowledge and experience with CRM systems, specifically Saleforce.com
Experience with selling, deploying, or supporting software solutions
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, along with having experience creating, coordinating, and delivering compelling customer presentations
Ability to quickly learn new key characteristics of products/solutions and communicate the value of those solutions to customers.
Excellent time management skills are critical to the position
Possess excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit that can be leveraged to develop the business in your territory
Highly motivated and results oriented.
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Basic RequirementsBachelor's Degree with 4+ years of sales/public safety experience OR 8+ years of sales/public safety experience
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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.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.
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