Motorola Solutions

Sr. Presales Business Manager

CHICAGO, ILPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Motorola Solutions

  • Job overview

    The Sr. Presales Business Manager at Motorola Solutions leads the presale process for public safety solutions, managing projects from opportunity identification to post-sale transition to ensure timely and accurate proposals.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, developing presale strategies, managing project schedules, meeting sales and margin goals, and collaborating with various business units to deliver winning proposals.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a base salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 USD, incentive bonus plans, medical, dental, vision benefits, 401K, paid holidays, generous paid time off, employee stock purchase plan, and paid parental and family leave.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or 6+ years of sales, project management, or public safety experience, with skills in strategic planning, solution development, and process management; willingness to travel up to 25%.

  • Work environment and culture

    Motorola Solutions promotes a people-first, community-focused culture that values authenticity, inclusivity, and delivering on the promise of a safer world.

  • Company information

    Motorola Solutions is a global company providing critical communications, video security, and command center technologies to public safety agencies and enterprises, focused on creating safer communities.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Presales Project Management Group, a key part of the Sales support organization, working closely with engineering, proposal specialists, sales, and service teams.

  • Job location and travel

    The role involves travel up to 25% within the West Territories; specific office location is not stated.

  • Unique job features

    This pipeline role is for future hiring needs, emphasizing total presale solution ownership and leadership in managing presale business strategy and project execution.

Company overview

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics, providing innovative solutions for public safety and enterprise security. They generate revenue through the sale of communication devices, software, video security, and managed services. Founded in 1928, the company has a rich history of pioneering advancements in radio and telecommunications, including the development of the first handheld mobile phone. Today, they continue to shape the future of safety and security through cutting-edge technology and strategic acquisitions.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your experience in presales project management, especially coordinating cross-functional teams and managing proposal development from inception to post-sale transition, as these are core to the Sr. Presales Business Manager role at Motorola Solutions.

  • Emphasize your knowledge of Land Mobile Radio technology, strategic planning, solution development, and your ability to develop trusted relationships with customers and internal teams to drive sales and margin goals.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Motorola Solutions' official career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the role is posted to maximize your application visibility and chances of follow-up.

  • Connect with current employees in the Presales Project Management Group or related sales and engineering divisions at Motorola Solutions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company initiatives in public safety technology or asking about the presale process challenges they face to start meaningful conversations.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description like 'presale process,' 'project management,' 'Land Mobile Radio,' 'proposal development,' 'sales strategy,' and 'cross-functional coordination' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.

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