Sr. Presales Business Manager

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
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 Project Management group is the focal point of the Sales support organization. Our Presale Business Managers bring together the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter.
Job Description

The Sr. Presales Business Manager manages the development and implementation of the presale process for public safety solutions. Coordinates departmental and cross-functional teams, focused on delivering accurate and timely proposals. Manages projects from identification of the presale opportunity and proposal inception to transition of the project to the post-sale team. The Sr. Presales Business Manager ensures that projects are completed on time and in conformance with relevant requirements. Working with the other business groups, these key individuals are responsible for identifying upcoming opportunities, evaluating requirements, identifying specific statements of work, producing detailed project schedules & ensuring the proposed customer solution will be implemented with the best possible strategy. May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.

The Sr. Presales Business Manager provides total presales solution ownership as the overall presale team business leader and manages the overall project business for his/her assigned projects. In this role, the Sr. Presales Business Manager holds accountability for:

  • Presale systems strategy

  • Development of the system solution, implementation approach, and service plan necessary to win the award

  • Meet/exceed customer requirements and provide value alternatives when requirements cannot be met

  • Manage to Motorola’s profitability goals

  • Drive all sole source & RFP (Request for Proposal) projects to completion while managing the schedules of each project team member (engineering, proposal specialist, sales, service, SI)

The Sr. Presales Business Manager coordinates with the various functional teams (Systems Integration, Service, Sales, Product Groups) to ensure all business units goals are addressed in our proposals and win-strategies. The following responsibilities outline the main deliverables of the Sr. Presales Business Manager:

  • Develop trusted relationships with work partners and customers

  • Conduct internal and external presentations

  • Assist Sales and Customer with specific market strategies

  • Manage the development and implementation of the entire presale process focused on delivering accurate and timely proposals

  • Issue RFQs (Request for Quote) for third-party content and negotiate for best cost-benefit to MSI

  • Develop and drive consistent Systems Integration & Services strategy for all proposals

  • Manage cross-functional teams and monitor the progress of all proposal deliverables needed for the customer proposal

  • Take ownership of projects to drive multiple people to meet project deadlines.

  • Review and maintains quality control of the proposal, cover-to-cover

  • Participate in Contract negotiations as subject matter & proposal expert

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

  • Develop trusted relationships with work partners and customers

  • Conduct internal and external presentations

  • Assist Sales and Customer with specific market strategies

  • Develop overall implementation approach, service strategy and proposal plan

  • Manage the development and implementation of the entire presale process focused on delivering accurate and timely proposals.

  • Issue RFQs (Request for Quote) for third-party content and negotiate for best cost- benefit to Motorola Solutions

  • Willing to travel 25% of the time throughout the West Territories

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 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.

Accepting applications between February 2026 and May 2026


Basic Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of sales/project management/public safety experience
  • OR 6+ years of sales/project management/public safety experience

Travel Requirements
Under 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.

Motorola Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Motorola Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by Motorola Solutions.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials describe medical, dental and vision coverage effective on day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Feedback suggests plan choices, telehealth, and targeted care programs provide strong access and support for varied needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Policies outline robust paid parental leave and clear processes for family and medical leaves, with continued health coverage during leave. Feedback suggests these programs are employer‑verified and prominently documented in recent plan materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Company information highlights paid time off, paid holidays, and a Flex Time Off approach for many salaried roles alongside flexible work models. Feedback suggests time‑off policies are positioned to be usable and supportive of work‑life balance.

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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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