Director of Sales, OEM / Prime Partners

Silvus Technologies, part of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a proactive Director of Sales for OEM/Prime Partners. This quota-carrying, B2B role focuses on driving sales and managing relationships with OEM and Prime Contractor partners, ensuring Silvus technology is integrated into their platforms. Responsibilities include account management, sales execution, identifying new design-in opportunities, building strong technical and business relationships, pipeline management, and maintaining deep product knowledge of MIMO solutions. The role requires a minimum of 4 years of technical B2B sales experience and the ability to obtain a SECRET US Government security clearance.

Must Have

• Act as primary contact for multiple named OEM/Prime accounts.
• Manage the complete sales cycle for OEM/Primes, from RFQ to closing.
• Identify new opportunities for Silvus technology insertion within partner products.
• Establish and maintain strong technical and business relationships with partners.
• Contribute to building a robust B2B pipeline and update CRM forecasts.
• Develop deep technical understanding of MIMO solutions as a trusted advisor.
• Stay updated on market trends, changes, and competitor actions.
• Foster a customer-centric approach and promptly address concerns.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and customer events as needed.
• Ability to travel 1-2 weeks per month.
• Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of demonstrated business development and sales experience in a technical field.
• Proven track record of successful B2B sales of technical components or embedded systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex account relationships with large corporations.
• Track record of successful sales of MANET and/or radio solutions.
• Working understanding of alternative MANET technologies and their relative strengths.
• Strong B2B account management and relationship-building skills.
• Technical acumen to effectively communicate with partner engineering and product teams.
• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET US Government security clearance within 12 months.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to U.S. government contracts.

Good to Have

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated business development and sales experience in autonomous military systems.
• Working understanding of alternative MANET technologies and their relative strengths.

Perks & Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus Technologies is seeking a proactive and growth-oriented Director of Sales, OEM/Prime Partners, who will report to the Senior Director, OEM/Primes. The Director of Sales, OEM/Prime Partners, is responsible for driving sales and managing relationships with our OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and Prime Contractor partners. This role does not interface with the end customer (e.g., DoD) but instead focuses on ensuring Silvus technology is designed into and sold through our partners' platforms (e.g., unmanned systems, C2 applications, etc.). This is a quota-carrying, B2B account management and sales role.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• OEM/Prime Account Management: Act as the primary point of contact and own the day-to-day account relationship for multiple named OEM/Prime accounts.
• Sales Execution: Manage the complete near-term sales cycle for OEM / Primes, from receiving an RFQ to closing the sale, and expand sales opportunities for recurring orders.
• "Design-In" Hunting: "Hunt" for new opportunities for Silvus insertion within named OEM / Prime accounts. Actively identify new OEM / Prime products (unmanned, C2, etc.) and establish Silvus as the go-to communications solution.
• Business Relationships: Establish and maintain strong technical and business relationships with engineers, program managers, and procurement officers at OEM / Prime companies.
• Pipeline Management: Contribute to building a robust pipeline of B2B opportunities. Regularly update the CRM database with a forecast of opportunities from OEM / Primes.
• Product Knowledge: Develop and maintain a deep technical understanding of our MIMO solutions to serve as a trusted advisor to partner engineering teams.
• Market Awareness: Stay updated on trends, changes, and competitor actions in the market that may impact the company's positioning. This includes setting and meeting an annual target for new business to support our growth in the Unmanned systems market.
• Customer Service: Foster a customer-centric approach in all dealings. Promptly address any customer concerns or complaints and use feedback to suggest improvements.
• Event Support: Participate in trade shows, conferences, experiments, and customer events as needed to support sales development.
• Travel Requirements: 1 - 2 weeks per month.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of demonstrated business development and sales experience in a technical field.
• Track record of successful B2B sales of a technical component, "ingredient" technology, or embedded system.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex account relationships with large corporations (e.g., defense primes, large tech OEMs).
• Track record of successful sales of MANET and/or radio solutions.
• Working understanding of alternative MANET technologies and their relative strengths.
• Strong B2B account management and relationship-building skills.
• Technical acumen to effectively communicate with partner engineering and product teams.
• Must have clearance at SECRET level; OR the ability to obtain a SECRET US Government security clearance within 12 months of start date.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated business development and sales experience in autonomous military systems.
• Working understanding of alternative MANET technologies and their relative strengths.

COMPENSATION: $115,000 - $145,000 / annual base salary plus commission; OTE potential up to $300,000

The pay range is NOT guaranteed. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of demonstrated business development and sales experience in a technical field.
• Track record of successful B2B sales of a technical component, "ingredient" technology, or embedded system.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex account relationships with large corporations (e.g., defense primes, large tech OEMs).
• Track record of successful sales of MANET and/or radio solutions.
• Working understanding of alternative MANET technologies and their relative strengths.
• Strong B2B account management and relationship-building skills.
• Technical acumen to effectively communicate with partner engineering and product teams.
• Must have clearance at SECRET level; OR the ability to obtain a SECRET US Government security clearance within 12 months of start date.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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