Sales Account Manager- Identity and Biometric Solutions
Virginia remote
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Must have U.S. Citizenship in order to obtain the post-hire Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and must be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Justice
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Sales Account Manager for the Identity and Biometrics Solutions team who will lead business initiatives within the US Federal and State and Local markets.
This opportunity to shape the future of identity trends in North America will be fast moving, exciting and rewarding!
Key Areas of Responsibility
Acting as an account manager for the US, you will support Thales’ existing accounts in the country and develop and implement sales strategies for the growth of the business.
Thales is currently active in driver license, ID, border, and law enforcement markets, having clients in Federal, State and City government agencies across the country. This role will maintain and expand the business scope for Federal and state and local law enforcement customers based on set objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Establish high-level strategic and trusting relationships with each account. Identify main stakeholders and decision makers including the end-users, the CTO and CIO offices, and procurement.
Develop strategic capture plans detailing the win themes, identifying the customer pain points, and any gaps in products to meet client demands. Share the capture plan with rest of the internal stakeholders, gain consensus and work on implementation the plan.
Track all opportunities (updating CRM), maintain existing accounts, and more importantly develop strategic capture plans to obtain new clients in the target markets.
Lead the response to RFI’s and RFPs, having influenced them in advance.
Coordinate with the supporting Thales solutions engineering and product teams for any presentations whether virtual or in-person, and manage each account won through contract award and receipt of purchase order.
Interface with resources within the Business Units to fully address customer needs and that appropriate resources are allocated in timely manner to support the account.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 8 years of experience in solutions selling and large account management, in the US Federal and State Government markets.
Demonstrated sales experience operating at a senior level.
Experience SaaS and large-scale platform sales in government vertical.
Demonstrated ability to close large, multi-million dollars contracts.
Knowledge and experience in US Federal account procurement.
Prior experience with biometrics, driver license market with issuance of driver license and other secure credentials and/ or law enforcement market in US or North American market is preferred and highly desirable.
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
Travel : Up to 50% travel in the US is required
Pay Transparency
The anticipated TTC range for this role is $144,400 to $278,590 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
•Company provided Life Insurance,
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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