The role
is responsible for developing and delivering a 3 – 5 Year Order Intake Scenario.
Key Accountabilities :
- Identify, qualify, develop and capture QTS business opportunities in identified countries and markets as directed by the QTS BD Director
- Maximize deliverability and profitability of sales within business unit for a major client or group of clients.
- Accountable for personal sales progression of the portfolio of QTS opportunities (typically including >
3M deals) into client(s)
Works collaboratively with wider QinetiQ Group and BD / programme teams to support and manage cross-sales team initiativesLeading and winning major business – changing dealsTo manage internal and external stakeholdersTo demonstrate Selling for Growth in all opportunities and activitiesTo influence decisions through sound advice and judgementAccurate forecasting and delivery of Sales targetSupport development of the QTS and Regional Strategy and input to the ISBP / Sales & Orders processAbility to manage multiple opportunities across various regions and balancing priorities effectivelySupport other business delivery units within QTS as directed by BD DirectorKey Capabilities / Knowledge :
Excellent understanding of and ability to apply sales concepts, tools and principlesFamiliar with the global market for test and evaluation solutions, and specifically aerial and surface remotely operated targetsAt least 2 years demonstrated success in defence business development with global experienceHighly developed ability to effectively negotiate at a senior level both internally and externallyAppreciation of QTS capabilities, skills and productsHighly skilled at managing relationships and conflicting prioritiesStrong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of being able to influence at senior levelsExcellent knowledge of industry and associated regional politicsGood knowledge of other functional disciplines related to selling (E.G commercial / finance / project managementExperience & Qualifications :
An exemplary role model, demonstrating inspirational and motivational leadership for the entire businessA positive, enthusiastic and compelling representative of QTS to clients, external contacts, suppliers and stakeholdersAn open and honest communicator, including both challenging and building on others’ inputKnown for delivery of commitments / results / management of expectationsA team player – yet explicitly accountable for business in a country / regionThe ability to interact – including influencing, negotiating and assisting in closing complex, value-adding engagements – with senior people in client and partner organisationsEnergy and drive to lead, implement and impact upon programmes with an unswerving determination to overcome obstaclesCredibility at Senior levelsPolitically, culturally and organisationally awareDemonstrates : Collaboration, Integrity and Performance in all that they do.Completed a Proposition Negotiation courseCompleted Selling for Growth or equivalentColloquial language preferable for country / region of deployment