Business Development & Account Manager

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 aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.

The Business Development and Account Manager at Thales will be responsible for growing the Thales business in Southern Africa and manages all aspects of customer relationships with a primary focus on Aerospace Defence and Security markets. This role involves developing strategic partnerships understanding customer procurement requirements and aligning customer needs with the appropriate Thales Business Lines.

Key responsibilities:

• Grow Thales business in the Southern African countries;
• Comprehensive up to date knowledge of Thales product portfolio offerings to prospects and Government customers;
• Understand customer missions operational environments and priorities broadens their understanding of Thales solutions in connection with their missions and provides customer/market information to relevant GBUs/BLs;
• Promotion of Thales products portfolio to Government customers and end-users;
• Promoting Thales Aerospace Defence & Security products systems and solutions while effectively communicating the companys vision and value proposition;
• Conduct business development activities and identify growth opportunities within the customer landscape;
• Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with key customers and strategic partners;
• Define implement and monitor account objectives and performance targets;
• Prepare maintain and execute Capture Plans;
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and long-term engagement;
• Act as a key interface between customers and internal stakeholders across Thales Business Lines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master in sales marketing or business administration
• 5-10 years of international experience in a comparable role within the aerospace defence security or related industry;
• Experience working with public procurement entities (military or civilian);
• Strong understanding of the Aerospace and Defence and Security markets;
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to understand operational needs and translate them into business opportunities;
• Results-oriented self-driven and highly disciplined professional;
• Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Proven ability to build partnerships and lead cross-functional collaboration;
• Fluent English (C2 level both written and spoken).

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