Director of Sales, Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons. 

Silvus StreamCaster™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers. 

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sales Management: Direct and oversee the entire sales process, targeting customers in line with the company's strategic objectives. Responsible for not only initiating customer interaction, but also guiding the final sales and ensuring successful follow-up.

• Business Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with partners and customers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market. Identify new programs, market segments, and opportunities that build on the company’s core MIMO solutions.

• Event Support: Participate in trade shows, conferences, and customer events to support sales development.

• Market Awareness: Stay updated on market trends, changes, and competitor actions that may impact the company's positioning. This includes setting and meeting an annual target for new business to support growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market.

• Pipeline Management: Contribute to building a robust pipeline of business opportunities. Regularly update the CRM database with a forecast of opportunities to help inform key business decisions.

• Product Knowledge: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our MIMO solutions. This knowledge will help effectively communicate the value and benefits of our products to customers and prospects.

• Customer Service: Foster a customer-centric approach in all dealings. Promptly address any customer concerns or complaints and use feedback to provide improvements.

• Travel Requirements - up to 50% of the time, but variable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university plus minimum 10 years of demonstrated business development and sales experience in a technical field.
• Deep understanding of APAC procurement and MARCORSYSCOM, MCTSSA, and PMTCE program offices. 
• Knowledge of military C2, C5ISR, EW, or SIGINT applications.
• Military/Aerospace industry and acquisition experience.
• Solid understanding of APAC DoD funding and procurement cycles.
• Experience leading all phases of business capture (whitepapers, proposals, RFI/RFP response, teaming, strategic positioning, etc.).
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated business development and sales experience in autonomous military systems.

• Strong technical acumen and understanding of APAC tactical communications challenges and solutions.

• Leadership, management, and program management experience.

• Track record of successful sales of MANET and/or radio solutions and a working understanding of alternative MANET technologies and their relative strengths.

• A track record of working with resellers and distributors and overseeing their activities.

• Strong communication skills.

• Familiarity with CRADA formulation and execution.