Public-sector business development leader advancing complex government opportunities for OpenText, a global information-management company.
Building strategic partnerships, sales enablement programs, and Enterprise Information Management value propositions across global markets.
Responsibilities
Support strategic business development initiatives across global public sector markets
Work with Export Development Canada, the Canadian Commercial Corporation, and Global Affairs Canada
Partner with Client Executives and market teams to generate and advance public sector opportunities
Build public sector pipeline and support marketing and sales initiatives
Help drive closure of strategic government opportunities, including large multi-year opportunities globally
Develop business development strategies, solutions, and value propositions with cross-functional stakeholders
Lead and support global sales enablement initiatives
Share market intelligence and improve pipeline and revenue performance
Communicate the business value of OpenText solutions to government and public sector organizations
Coordinate cross-functional resources and identify and mitigate risks in complex opportunities
Represent OpenText at company and industry events
Provide strategic guidance to regional teams on revenue objectives and enable partners and field organizations
Requirements
7+ years of experience in software, cloud, AI, or related technology sectors
7+ years of experience working with public sector organizations, programs, and clients
Experience across client and technology-provider environments ideally
Experience supporting strategic business development and complex enterprise or government sales opportunities
Strong pre-sales and solution-selling experience
Ability to translate technology capabilities into compelling business value
Experience developing and supporting large-scale, multi-year government opportunities
Strong understanding of Enterprise Information Management technologies, business processes, and the broader software industry
Ability to work effectively across a complex, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Ability to build credibility and relationships with government executives, corporate executives, VP and C-level stakeholders, Client Executives, partners, and internal leaders
Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
Strong problem-solving, task ownership, and decision-making skills
Ability to operate independently under minimal supervision
Strong listening and selling skills
High level of personal integrity, professionalism, and passion for excellence
Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Willingness and ability to travel as required within the assigned region and to company and industry events
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with technology, public sector, market, and competitive trends
Benefits
Benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles
Vacation entitlement
Paid time off
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process
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