Regional Sales Specialist, Alta Access

Posted:
9/13/2024, 8:19:02 AM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Remote

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.


Department Overview

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics.

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Our technology platforms in mission-critical communications, command center software and video security & analytics, bolstered by managed & support services, make cities safer and help communities and businesses thrive. At Motorola Solutions, we are ushering in a new era in public safety and security.

Motorola Solutions fixed and mobile video, access control and software solutions, led by our Avigilon Alta, Avigilon Unity and Pelco portfolios help you find, analyze and share information so you can respond to events with speed and decisiveness to keep your people and property safe. Whether you are looking to deploy a new video security or access control solution, equip your team with body-worn cameras, or leverage analytics through purpose-built applications, we have solutions to meet your needs.


Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Sales, Access Control the Regional Sales Specialist acts as a primary contact for all access control selling initiatives with the assigned Channel Partners in the assigned territory and proactively manages their relationships in conjunction with the associated VS&A Channel Account Manager.  The Regional Sales Specialist also assists the VS&A CAM team with training and Access Control specific support. 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop relationships with the assigned Partners, educate those Partners on our solutions, understand and articulate how our solutions help them sell more and provide more value to their customers, track and report on account activity

  • Assist the VS&A CAM team with Access Control knowledge to include;

  • Access Control project design and quoting

  • Partner Q&A in relation to MSI’s Alta Access portfolio

  • Training the VS&A CAM team on industry knowledge and best practices

  • Work with the VS&A CAM team to become self-sufficient in all practices associated with Alta Access Control. 

  • Work with the assigned Channel Partners in territory to ensure that their staff have taken the appropriate training to deploy our solutions successfully

  • Support Motorola’s video & access control sales activities in the assigned territory by creating, nurturing, and responding to sales opportunities for products and services

  • Finding and developing new markets and determining the net need with end-users through channel partners and engage the Commercial Sales Executives to close the opportunities

  • Support the territory leaders in establishing quarterly and annual sales objectives for the assigned Channel Partners in the territory

  • Track sales activities using lead and project tracking software databases

  • Collaborate with colleagues including Channel Sales Executives, Sales

  • Engineering, Specialist teams and especially the VS&A CAM Teams. 

 
 
Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of security solutions, with a major understanding of access control, sales experience

  • 5+ years of customer-interfacing experience

  • Access Control experience is a requirement 

  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills in both written and spoken French and English

  • Excellent technical acumen and ability to speak towards our products and solutions

  • Ability to accurately forecast revenue on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

  • Proven record of achievement in delivering sales results and developing collaborative relationships

  • Strong understanding of our go-to-market strategy and sales philosophy is required

  • Time management skills are required, and candidates must have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment

  • Proven funnel development through aggressive prospecting

  • Exceptional presentation skills required

  • Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and demonstrate new software at a high level

  • Ability to travel weekly to territory (~75% of territory travel)

  • Having an established client base in the assigned territory is a plus


Location & Travel Requirements:
Candidates must be based in the territory. Travel will be no less than 75% of the time. This travel will be within the territory; however occasional air travel and international travel will be required.
 


Basic Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in Access Control Solutions sales experience 
  • High school diploma or equivalent


 


Travel Requirements

Over 50%


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Experienced


Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • and more!


EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].