Presales Configuration Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Illinois
Remote or Hybrid
60K-80K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
Configure and produce accurate quotations from presales inputs; provide configuration options and system specs; maintain product and interoperability knowledge; resolve complex configuration issues; manage cross-functional teams to deliver timely quotes, proposals, and project schedules; coordinate presale activities with sales, engineering, and product stakeholders.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
The Presales Quoting Team is a segment of Motorola Solutions’ 9-1-1 Emergency Call Handling business. Our team focuses on pricing, system configuration, interoperability, and sales support for Vesta call-handling, MIS, mapping, and related emerging technologies, addressing both business and technical requirements.
Job Description

The Presales Configuration Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • Configure and produce quotations based on system requirements from presales documents, sales engineering, and customers for products and systems

  • Provide configuration options and system specifications

  • Maintain current knowledge of Motorola Solutions products including computers, peripheral equipment, new product releases, and software/hardware interoperability requirements; Collaborate with System Engineering, Product teams, and Sales Engineering to understand customers' technical and functional needs while balancing the requirements of both the customers and our sales team

  • May maintain product configuration tools

  • Ensure configuration and system requirement accuracy on customer orders

  • Research and resolve issues arising from complex or custom system configurations and orders

  • Develop a consistent approach to RFPs, proposals, and quoting which includes creating desired, consistent, and accurate documentation

  • Manage cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, and Product Teams, focused on delivering timely, accurate quotes and proposals

  • Responsible for creating detailed project schedules and ensuring the proposed customer solution aligns with the sales team’s strategy

  • Interface with PM Resource Managers, Sales Managers, Engineering Managers, Presale Project Planners, and Senior Division Staff to effectively coordinate presale activity

  • May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities

  • Interface with public safety customers, subcontractors, and other Motorola Solutions, Inc. employees via meetings and/or conference calls

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • OR 4+ years of experience in project/program management, presales business management, business development, deployment/support, and/or emergency call-handling

  • Excellent presentation skills preferred

  • Strong verbal and written skills; fluency in English

  • Skilled with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, drawing and diagramming tools (such as MS Visio or similar)

Target Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • OR 4+ years of experience in project/program management, presales business management, business development, deployment/support, and/or emergency call-handling


Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!


EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Top Skills

Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Powerpoint,Google Suite,Microsoft Visio,Vesta Call-Handling
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
23,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven, dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We believe that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s why we offer office-based, hybrid and remote working models, where Motorolans can do their best work wherever they work best.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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