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 initiatives
Leading and winning major business – changing deals
To manage internal and external stakeholders
To demonstrate Selling for Growth in all opportunities and activities
To influence decisions through sound advice and judgement
Accurate forecasting and delivery of Sales target
Support development of the QTS and Regional Strategy and input to the ISBP / Sales & Orders process
Ability to manage multiple opportunities across various regions and balancing priorities effectively
Support other business delivery units within QTS as directed by BD Director
Key Capabilities / Knowledge :
Excellent understanding of and ability to apply sales concepts, tools and principles
Familiar with the global market for test and evaluation solutions, and specifically aerial and surface remotely operated targets
At least 2 years demonstrated success in defence business development with global experience
Highly developed ability to effectively negotiate at a senior level both internally and externally
Appreciation of QTS capabilities, skills and products
Highly skilled at managing relationships and conflicting priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of being able to influence at senior levels
Excellent knowledge of industry and associated regional politics
Good knowledge of other functional disciplines related to selling (E.G commercial / finance / project management
Experience & Qualifications :
An exemplary role model, demonstrating inspirational and motivational leadership for the entire business
A positive, enthusiastic and compelling representative of QTS to clients, external contacts, suppliers and stakeholders
An open and honest communicator, including both challenging and building on others’ input
Known for delivery of commitments / results / management of expectations
A team player – yet explicitly accountable for business in a country / region
The ability to interact – including influencing, negotiating and assisting in closing complex, value-adding engagements – with senior people in client and partner organisations
Energy and drive to lead, implement and impact upon programmes with an unswerving determination to overcome obstacles
Credibility at Senior levels
Politically, culturally and organisationally aware
Demonstrates : Collaboration, Integrity and Performance in all that they do.
Completed a Proposition Negotiation course
Completed Selling for Growth or equivalent
Colloquial language preferable for country / region of deployment