About this role
<div class="image-box"><img style="width:700.0px" src="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/SES/logos/4doors.jpg"></div> <div id="p"> <p style="text-align:center"><strong>Sales Manager, Global Government, Poland & Baltics</strong></p> </div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.</span></p> <p style="margin:26.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#5f4b9c;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY</span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The incumbent will be responsible for driving the execution of the SES Space & Defence business strategy across the Polish and Baltic government markets. The role focuses on identifying, qualifying, pursuing, and securing strategic and commercial opportunities that contribute to sustainable business growth and long-term market expansion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The successful candidate will build and maintain trusted relationships with government stakeholders, defence organisations, system integrators, solution providers, and end-users. By understanding customer needs, influencing key decision-makers, and developing strategic partnerships, the incumbent will strengthen SES's market position and support the achievement of its long-term business objectives.</span></p> <p style="margin:26.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#5f4b9c;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREA</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analyze market, trends, customer segmentation and competitor activity, to determine target customer groups, channels and sales planning</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Execute the strategic business development / strategic sales plan for the market, leveraging SES’ Managed and Sovereign solutions and portfolio for governments to achieve SES objectives and accelerate adoption of solutions among end-users</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop sales pipeline forecasting to provide visibility on indirect demand through strategic partners and channels and accelerate sales opportunities</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop, manage and execute strategic partnerships in the selected markets</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Be a major catalyst through business development and account management activities to grow strategic partners and channels, accelerate sales, provide new ideas for improvement and innovation, and influence investment decisions</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop strategic account plans to grow key government customers through direct and indirect engagements</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop customer alignment and enthusiasm around differentiated core assets and solutions, while working with corporate stakeholders to ensure appropriate resources are allocated for market delivery and growth</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead proposal efforts and effectively position and introduce solutions</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Meet and exceed sales targets, managing customer relationships from lead generation through project fulfillment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:26.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#5f4b9c;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">COMPETENCIES</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to understand the business needs of SES partners and their customers, generate industry insights, position SES as a thought leader, and strengthen strategic customer relationships.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to develop compelling commercial propositions, negotiate complex solutions, and drive the sales process through effective stakeholder engagement.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Engaging and results-driven sales professional with the perseverance, resilience, and determination to achieve objectives and deliver outcomes.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to establish, develop, and sustain senior-level business relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong problem-solving capabilities, able to assess complex situations, evaluate alternative courses of action, and determine appropriate solutions aligned with organizational objectives and policies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Sound commercial judgment and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments and within demanding timelines.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Diplomatic approach, combined with strong cultural awareness and sensitivity when working across international markets and diverse customer environments.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">High level of personal integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical conduct, consistently adhering to the highest standards of business behavior.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:26.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#0091d2;font-weight:bold"><span style="color:#5f4b9c;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">University degree, ideally with legal, commercial, and/or technical background</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At least 10 years of experience in working with and lobbying public institutions and governments, preferably in relation to defence, security and institutional matters</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent knowledge of targeted markets and other related institutional structures and processes</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Solid understanding of commercial drivers and needs of the government/defence business</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated ability and experience to work with teams to define winning strategies to capture defence markets, either directly or indirectly with system integrators</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Fluency in English and Polish, knowledge of other languages of the European region is an additional asset</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Getting a NATO/EU Secret clearance is mandatory</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:106%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Willingness to travel (up to 40% of the time)</span></li> </ul> </div><style type="text/css">div.content { background: #FFFFFF; } div.joqReqDescription { background: #FFF repeat-y!important; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif!important; text-align:left; color:#000; width:700px!important; margin:0 auto!important; position:relative; -webkit-column-count: 1; /* Chrome, Safari, Opera */ -moz-column-count: 1; /* Firefox */ column-count: 1; padding-top:0px; padding-left: inherit; padding-bottom:50px; font-size:14px } div.joqReqDescription div.image-box { width: 700px; text-align: 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