Technical Sales Manager - Central/West

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3 Locations
In-Office or Remote
85K-114K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Own presales strategy for complex public safety and enterprise customer engagements. Discover requirements, design technical architectures, develop proposals and win strategies, lead cross-functional teams, conduct demonstrations, oversee solution testing and configuration, and present technical and business concepts to stakeholders. The role requires expertise in communications systems, IP networking, cloud solutions, network security, RF design, and project execution, with travel exceeding 50% throughout the assigned territory.
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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
As a Technical Sales Manager, you will take presale ownership of complex customer engagements - serving as both the strategic business leader and the technical SME for our customers. Working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, you will bridge the gap between customer mission requirements, technical architecture, and execution. You will partner side-by-side with sales, engineering, service, and product teams to translate complex customer challenges into clear, high-value technical and business strategies.
In this role, you will work within a people-first culture where you can innovate what's next and maximize your potential. Whether discovering agency requirements, designing public safety grade wireless networks, or steering sole-source and RFP projects to completion, your work directly impacts those who protect our communities.
Job Description

Responsibilities:


  • Formulate presale business strategies, implementation plans, and service offerings that meet customer requirements to drive Motorola's sales, revenue, and margin goals
  • Lead and manage cross-functional project teams across engineering, sales, service, and proposal specialists to drive sole-source and RFP projects to completion on schedule
  • Coordinate across internal functional business units to help to ensure all organizational objectives and win-strategies are seamlessly integrated into customer proposals
  • Conduct detailed customer requirements discovery to translate operational needs into robust end-to-end technical system architectures
  • Architect and implement seamless connections between mobile video applications and broader software ecosystems 
  • Walk our customers through a demonstration of key product features
  • Partner closely with sales teams to develop technology strategies across critical communications, advanced mission critical devices, and command center software
  • Direct solution testing, configuration, and technology demonstrations to showcase integrated hardware and software offerings to stakeholders
  • Present complex technical concepts and strategic business proposals clearly
  • Build strong, lasting relationships with internal cross-functional leaders and key external customer stakeholders
  • Maintain a flawless execution mindset to oversee project deadlines, address complex requirements, and provide valuable alternatives whenever specific requirements cannot be met

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years experience in sales, engineering, presales, project/program management, systems experience
  • OR 5+ years of experience in sales, engineering, presales, project/program management, or systems experience
  • Ability to analyze voice and data communication structures across public safety and enterprise applications
  • Utilize IP Networking & Security to evaluate network infrastructure, protocols, and security frameworks
  • Maintain excellent written and verbal communication across all internal and external engagements
  • Oversee end-to-end technical and business strategy for complex enterprise-level projects
  • Organize matrixed teams across sales, product, service, and engineering toward strict project deadlines
  • Analyze RFP specifications, manage proposal timelines, and formulate competitive win-strategies
  • Present complex technical and business topics to high-level audiences
  • Experience with Cloud solutions (FedRAMP), IP networking architecture, and network security protocols
  • Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, microwave design, traffic/capacity modeling, and associated engineering toolsets

Location/Travel:

  • Travel over 50% of the time within the assigned territory (Midwest/West region)

Target Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD

On Target Earnings: $102,000 - $114,000 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 with 3+ years experience in sales, engineering, presales, project/program management, or systems
  • OR 5+ years of experience in sales, engineering, presales, project/program management, or systems

Travel Requirements
Over 50%
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in sales, engineering, presales, project or program management, or systems experience
  • Alternatively, 5+ years of experience in sales, engineering, presales, project or program management, or systems experience
  • Ability to analyze voice and data communication structures across public safety and enterprise applications
  • Experience utilizing IP networking and security to evaluate network infrastructure, protocols, and security frameworks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience overseeing end-to-end technical and business strategy for complex enterprise-level projects
  • Experience organizing matrixed teams across sales, product, service, and engineering
  • Experience analyzing RFP specifications, managing proposal timelines, and formulating competitive win strategies
  • Experience presenting complex technical and business topics to high-level audiences
  • Experience with cloud solutions, including FedRAMP
  • Experience with IP networking architecture and network security protocols
  • Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, microwave design, traffic and capacity modeling, and associated engineering toolsets

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.

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