Lead business initiatives within the US Driver’s License and Civil Identity markets
Support Thales’ existing accounts primarily in the US Central region and develop/implement sales strategies for growth
Maintain and expand the business scope for regional customers based on objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction
Coordinate with Thales solutions engineering and product teams for virtual or in-person presentations
Manage each account won through contract award and receipt of purchase order
Deliver on Booking and Revenue objectives; provide consistent forecasting and manage team to achieve targets
Track all opportunities (updating CRM), maintain existing accounts, and develop strategic capture plans to obtain new clients
Lead responses to RFIs and RFPs and influence them in advance
Act as an executive sponsor to accounts, supporting Sales team members and customers to drive business results
Proactively engage Product, Solution Engineering, Bid Management, Legal, and other teams to drive successful outcomes
Lead and coach strategic capture efforts to shape and win competitive procurements
Drive all aspects of the business, attending to existing clients and seeking new clients
Requirements
Eight (8) years of Sales or related experience in complex solution sales environment, and/or Senior Government experience in complex solution and customer relations environments
Sales or Government relations experience operating with senior decision makers
Proven ability of creative thinking and problem solving by navigating through issues and problems as they arise
Prior experience with presenting and promoting technology offering key differentiations and value propositions
Proven experience in negotiating with customers and partners with little oversight
Experience with large-scale platform sales in government vertical
Demonstrated ability to close large, multi-million dollars’ contracts
Knowledge and experience in US Federal account procurement
Knowledge of the DMV business, processes, technologies, competition, and partner community
Technical aptitude – ability to learn and present complex topics such as biometrics and identity management solutions
Ability to travel 50%
Position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check