Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Marketing
- Master of Business Administration
- Master's degree
- Sales
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Job Description
Overview:
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is seeking a Channel Manager. This individual will be responsible for working with current Thales partners and developing new partners across channels to sell commercial based satellite communications products. We are seeking an individual who is a talented self-starter with imagination, creativity and vision. The successful candidate will be a strategic innovative thinker, possessing the drive to achieve quick results, and the capacity to assume increasing levels of responsibility in a highly successful global organization. This position requires a high energy individual, able to lead and manage both internal cross-functional capture teams and external value added resellers.
Top Benefits
Competitive Salary
Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage indirect sales channels for Thales’ commercial satellite product line in the enterprise land and maritime commercial markets.
Manage existing value added resellers and develop new partnerships to complete a functional global network and distribution channel.
Manage CRM tool to accurately reflect customer trends, expected manufacturing demand and sales.
Meet or exceed assigned targets for order intake and strategic objectives.
Collaborate with Channel partners to ensure customer expectations and requirements are met by our products and services.
Work with a cross functional team to guide Thales market position to ensure we maximize brand awareness and sales.
Travel to channel partners and customer locations frequently to foster strong, lasting, collaborative relationships built on trust.
Manage complex problems between multiple parties to include channel conflict and contract negotiations.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
May be selected for work that requires ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance.
Bachelor's degree /MBA Desired.
5+ years of commercial sales experience.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sales/Marketing preferably in the mobile satellite or fixed satellite communications markets.
Strong understanding of telecommunications, satellite, and data solutions preferred.
Working knowledge of exiting communications value added resellers, Reps and Dealers for target market is required.
Prefer someone with solid knowledge and industry contacts.
Understanding of commercial satellite technology such as Iridium, Inmarsat or VSAT is desired.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Qualified candidates must have excellent leadership, written and verbal communications skills.
In depth knowledge of satellite communications market and technologies, MSS, VSAT and emerging satellite technologies.
Must be able to travel (domestic and international) up to 50% of time.
The successful candidate will be a strategic innovative thinker, possessing the drive to achieve quick results, and the capacity to assume increasing levels of responsibility in a highly successful global organization.
This position requires a high energy individual, able to lead and manageexternal value added resellers.
Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.
For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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