Director Business Development Cds Noram - Fredericton, Canada - Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

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Fredericton, Canada

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Location:
Fredericton, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales.

Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other.

In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Driven by purpose, values, innovation, and a commitment to building a future we can all trust, the Cyber Digital Solutions (CDS) North America (NORAM) business line seeks to bring cybersecurity globally to mission critical systems.

Reporting to the Director CDS NORAM business line, Thales requires a
Director Business Development CDS NORAM. As Director Business Development, you will oversee all aspects of business development, capture, sales, and post-sales activities.

A strategic thinker with a proven track record in sales and business development management, you will proactively analyze market trends, stakeholder positioning, and other integrated Thales business lines to develop and maintain a qualified business development pipeline and oversee the capture strategy, ultimately creating winning bids and proposals, driving growth and satisfying customer expectations.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Develop and maintain the CDS NORAM sales strategy and business development pipeline
Lead the CDS NORAM sales team in the execution of the sales strategy.
Analyze market trends, stakeholder, competitor, and customer positioning with a view to identify growth opportunities and partnership opportunities.
Oversee the endtoend bid process, from prospect identification to the submission of informed, winnable proposals, aligned with strategic objectives and CDS NORAM business targets.
Prepare and present compelling proposals to meet customer expectations.
Produce business reports to include sales forecasts, operating reports, and performance reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (business, leadership) or an equivalent level of experience.
Minimum 8 years of experience in sales within the cybersecurity or technology industry and a proven track record of success.
3 years leading sales teams
Demonstrated understanding of the cybersecurity market, with an ability to communicate and simplify complex technical concepts to a larger audience.
Previous experience in sales funnel management, forecasting, and reporting on KPIs.
Proven sales experience in global markets.

If you're excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community

Special Position Requirements
Core business hours Monday-Friday; eight-hour work-day.

Access to R&D facilities, cyber-ranges, and Cyber Security Operations Centres.

Travel required in supported of customer requirements and sales opportunities, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Travel expected 25% of time_. _

Travel will be required to customer location.

What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Why Join Us?
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This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.