Sales Manager Cyber

‘The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 83,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

About the team
 

The team is a dynamic, locally-based group of cybersecurity professionals delivering consulting, detection & monitoring, and technology integration services in the Netherlands. They collaborate closely with global and local functions to drive innovative solutions and achieve commercial success in the Dutch market.

About your future job

The main tasks are:

• Define and execute the commercial strategy for the Dutch market

• Participate in motivating the sales team towards high performance

• Achieve and exceed revenue, margin, and growth targets

• Develop strategic relationships with clients and partners

• Manage the sales pipeline and sales forecasting

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Presales, and Delivery teams

• Collaborate closely with Thales and different BLs, and Sales teams in other countries to identify, develop, and execute new business opportunities at both local and multinational levels

• Understand the market, competition, and identify new business opportunities

• Represent the company at C-level and institutional levels within the market

Why you'd be a good match

• More than 5 years of experience in Cyber Security sales with proven success metrics

• Strong knowledge of the Dutch Cyber Security market

• Native or bilingual Dutch, Fluent English

NOTE: Security Requirements
Dutch citizenship and passport are both required. Non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with security requirements.

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.

• Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.

• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.

• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.

• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.

• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.

• 40 days off per year

Interested?
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Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.