Business Development Manager, Secure Communication Systems - Canada

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow our Secure Communication Systems (SCC) business within the Aerospace and Defence (A&D) and Canadian Critical Infrastructure (CI) business segments. This individual will work within a team focused on increasing Rohde & Schwarz’s market share in Canada. Candidates will have an established network within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and supporting government contracting community and will have the ability to comfortably navigate the Canadian Government acquisition process. Prior military experience as a Signals or Naval Communications Officer/Operator/Technician is essential. Candidates will have a proven track record of achieving business/growth targets and strategic visions with a strong personal drive to contribute directly to R&S’s Defense, Security & Critical Infrastructure divisions evolution.

Your tasks

• Grow Rohde & Schwarz market share – develop and manage sales funnel/forecast as part of the sales process.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities in Canadian Secure Communication System markets.
• Influence and capture existing opportunities based on knowledge of market mechanisms, R&S product benefits & relationships to the customer community.
• Develop campaign strategy, price to win and teaming arrangements to increase win rate on targeted opportunities.
• Contribute to and/or author marketing materials, customer RFI responses, proposals and quotes.
• Establish effective working relationships within the Aerospace & Defence sales and programs teams within Rohde & Schwarz.

Your Qualifications

• BS or MS in relevant technical area (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics) and/or 5+ years of hands-on mission execution in the secure RF communication systems domain.
• Experience managing Canadian government acquisition processes, regulations, program requirements.
• Existing network of relationships within Canadian government and related contractors.
• Technical and/or program management experience with secure RF communication systems (terrestrial/space), including operational knowledge and ability to demonstrate benefits of R&S systems solutions.
• Strong business development and marketing skills with the ability to manage multiple sales projects.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and position R&S solutions that meet those requirements, emphasizing the value of our solutions.
• Ability to add value to the team as both leader and contributor.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Must be a Canadian citizen capable of receiving a security clearance.
• Functional in English (essential) and French (desirable)

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Our offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment