Regional Sales Director, DS

Sales Solutions Translate business outcomes to develop an ecosystem solution, and identify and architect partnerships that can drive significant new businesses for PAC. Participate in a high-performing team to collaborate with stakeholders across the company (engineering, marketing, sales, support, finance, and legal) in development of sales solutions. Expert on current industry trends. Keep current on competitive, market dynamics, product and technology trends. Commercial Execution Identify, evaluate, and prioritize complex sales opportunities in support of the broader partner strategy including developing the business case for strategic partnerships Creatively structure complex deal terms, and develop a negotiation strategy Lead negotiations. Communicate with all stakeholders at all stages of the deal process to secure buy-in and approvals. Drive deals to closure while maintaining a willingness to walk away from deals which do not meet business objectives or introduce an unacceptable risk. Monitor deal performance and track efficacy relative to expectations post-close. Foster External Relationships Maintain a network of relationships across the industry with partners, potential partners, acquisition targets, competitors, investors, thought leaders, etc. Leverage relationships in opportunity identification and transaction execution. Maintain ongoing relationships with partners to ensure compliance and commitments are fulfilled. Supervisory (as applicable) Lead, train, motivate and appraise performance of Regional Sales Managers for assigned Business Unit (BU) specialization. Ensure proper implementation of marketing programs, product promotions, and new product launches to maintain Panasonic Avionics Corporation as the preferred In-Flight Entertainment supplier. Qualifications What We re Looking For: Bachelors or Equivalent University Degree in Business, Sales or Marketing or technical degree in related field preferred MBA preferred Minimum 10 years of a combination of Account Management, product management or program management and successful Sales experience in avionics or aerospace SaaS Solutions, Connectivity sales, BI solution sales highly preferred. Lean Six Sigma experience highly preferred Demonstrated ability to build relationships with Customers and create positive end-to-end customer experiences Demonstrated ability to identify Technology Services that open new growth opportunities Demonstrated ability to develop Innovations in business models and partner alliances. Demonstrable experience of achieving and exceeding sales targets Business strategy and market development expertise with deep analytical and business modeling skills Ability to lead, influence and drive results in a complex and highly ambiguous technical and business environment Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to understand the customer needs, negotiate complex sales and total value offerings to customers Anticipate future trends accurately; learn quickly and think independently to adapt as required Exercises expertise and leadership in managing functional areas, programs, or projects where coordination with others (internally or externally, which may include matrix management or third-party contractors) is important. Acts as advisor to colleagues and/or customers (internal or external) in meeting schedules or to resolve administrative, operational, or technical problems. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including an understanding of current business or technical issues and trends. Travel up to 30% Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude What We Offer: At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelors or Equivalent University Degree in Business, Sales or Marketing or technical degree in related field preferred MBA preferred Minimum 10 years of a combination of Account Management, product management or program management and successful Sales experience in avionics or aerospace SaaS Solutions, Connectivity sales, BI solution sales highly preferred. Lean Six Sigma experience highly preferred Demonstrated ability to build relationships with Customers and create positive end-to-end customer experiences Demonstrated ability to identify Technology Services that open new growth opportunities Demonstrated ability to develop Innovations in business models and partner alliances. Demonstrable experience of achieving and exceeding sales targets Business strategy and market development expertise with deep analytical and business modeling skills Ability to lead, influence and drive results in a complex and highly ambiguous technical and business environment Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to understand the customer needs, negotiate complex sales and total value offerings to customers Anticipate future trends accurately; learn quickly and think independently to adapt as required Exercises expertise and leadership in managing functional areas, programs, or projects where coordination with others (internally or externally, which may include matrix management or third-party contractors) is important. Acts as advisor to colleagues and/or customers (internal or external) in meeting schedules or to resolve administrative, operational, or technical problems. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including an understanding of current business or technical issues and trends.