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At Airbus Defence and Space (ADS), the Public Safety and Security (PSS) team is looking for a motivated and experienced Head of Business Growth to join and lead our dynamic APAC team. As Head of Business Growth for Public Safety and Security APAC (excluding China and Hong Kong), you will be a member of the PSS APAC management team, and will focus on developing business and will supervise a team of sales managers.
Job Responsibility:
Achieve order intake targets (in line with profitability and cash objectives) in the region through development of new/current business opportunities
Lead an international team of 6 sales (in place or to be recruited), with a span of control of ~10 additional persons (bid managers, business analysts, procurement, legal, finance) and engagement of large teams (up to 20) for large campaigns
Reports in business reviews, liaises with Airbus Defence and Sales Key Account Managers in the countries, leads marketing decisions and engage the marketing and communication team accordingly (exhibition, marketing events, reseller seminars... )
Make sure that Airbus processes and are properly followed, especially with regards to Ethics and Compliance
Support the development of trust relationships with assigned Mobile Network Operators (MNO) or VAR accounts at the level of key influencers
Identify, develop, maintain and expand customer Power Base (e.g. influencers, decision makers, etc.)
Acquire a thorough understanding of MNO/Secure Mobile Virtual Network Operator (SMVNO) needs and requirements regarding business critical (enterprise) and mission critical (public safety) segments
Actively identify customer pain points from both technology and business aspects and capability of finding technical, commercial and/or operations solutions for the same
Understand PSS portfolio and capabilities in order to best position them in the market
Drive initiatives with 3rd parties and Systems Integrators when needed to cover gaps and improve the business solutions
Support creation of business development plans and strategies for the opportunities with the selected accounts
Develop market capture plans in line with PSS methodology and processes
Provide consistent and regular inputs towards relevant PSS internal stakeholders aiming to improve and adapt company offering to the target market
Subject to the industrial set-up of the campaign, also participate in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals
Use PSS digital tools to create and update opportunities’ status, prepare reports of progress and forecasts for main PSS stakeholders
Support the qualification of campaigns in line with PSS process
Actively engage with Airbus digital marketing team(s) to support opportunity creation and campaign development
Manage and report on selling expenses for the region
Other duties reasonably determined from time to time by the Company
Requirements:
At least 12-15 years of experience in Telecommunications or related field
Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Business, or related
Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with executives of all organizational levels
Solid leader with track record of managing employees
Proactive approach and ability to both influence at a senior level and perform hands-on tasks e.g. tendering, marketing campaigns, reporting, etc.
Track record of successful leadership in change management projects
High motivation for new business development
Strong co-ordination skills
Ability in problem-solving and solid decision maker
Availability to travel in the region about 50-100 days per year as required (50%)
Fluency in English (working language)
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth