About the role
AI summarisedAs Head of Business Growth for Public Safety and Security APAC (excluding China and Hong Kong), you will be a key member of the PSS APAC management team. This role focuses on developing and building business opportunities across assigned markets, leading sales teams, and maintaining high-level relationships with regional accounts and prospects to drive growth for Airbus's critical communications solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Achieve order intake targets in the region, aligning with profitability and cash objectives through new and current business development.
- Lead an international team of 6 sales professionals, with oversight of up to 10 additional support staff (bid managers, analysts, etc.) for large campaigns.
- Serve as a member of the PSS APAC management team, contributing to major strategic and operational decisions in the region.
- Manage and maintain relationships with local and regional accounts, including key influencers at Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Value Added Resellers (VARs).
- Drive marketing decisions, liaising with the marketing and communication team for events, exhibitions, and seminars.
- Ensure strict adherence to all Airbus processes, particularly regarding Ethics and Compliance.
Requirements
- Proven track record of successful leadership and managing teams.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and recognition across potential customers, partners, and internal Airbus stakeholders.
- Strong market knowledge of the APAC region in Telecommunications, ICT industry, public safety, or large enterprise customers.
- Ability to influence at a senior level while remaining capable of hands-on tasks like tendering and reporting.
- High motivation for new business development within the Public Safety and Security domain.
- Fluency in English (working language).
- Willingness to travel regionally up to 50-100 days per year (approx. 50%).