Role Description
This role will be supporting the Arabelle Solutions portfolio in the US/North America.
We are looking to extend our New Build Sales team with a dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales Manager to lead the sales activity in the North America region (Canada and US) and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful sales strategies and a deep understanding of the nuclear industry.
You will be accountable for early identification of opportunities, developing the bidding strategy, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level decision makers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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In charge of opportunity development from identification to contract conclusion.
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Gain in-depth understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
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Conduct research, collect data, and analyze market trends to define the sales strategy.
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Network with all levels in the customer's organization and develop relationships with key decision makers.
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Partner closely with the New Build Tendering team in the ITO phase.
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Deliver on commitments and communicate progress, needs, and strategies to win in a competitive landscape.
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Negotiate contracts and agreements in high-value deals.
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Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices.
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Support cross-functional initiatives.
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Maintain CRM records of assigned opportunities up to date.
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Provide regular reports and forecasts to senior leadership regarding sales performance, market trends, and opportunities.
Qualifications
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Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering Sciences or Business Administration from an accredited university.
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Meaningful power plant or energy industry related experience.
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10+ years experience in customer-facing roles and complex customer interfaces management.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong negotiation, closing, and contract management skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets and deadlines.
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Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
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Specialized knowledge across conventional island product lines, markets, sales processes, and customer groups.
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Strong commercial awareness and frequent traveling required.
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Ability to handle complex tasks or problems within projects, markets, sales processes, campaigns, or customers.
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Ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders or customers.
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Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters.
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Ability to work in a matrix organization and lead cross-functional teams.
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Fluent in English.
Requirements
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Ability to influence internal stakeholders and work in a highly complex matrix setup.
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Ability to build, coach, and develop teams.
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Experience with process development and strong customer service mindset.
Benefits
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Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
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Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
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Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
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Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.