Retail Vertical Channel Account Manager - Continental Europe

Company OverviewAt 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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.Department OverviewAt Motorola Solutions we unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a high-performing strategic leader to join our VS&A (Video Security & Access Control)  enterprise sales team. In this role, you will work in a people-first culture and find a platform to pursue our passion and potential as we expand our footprint across the European theater. You will be responsible for driving corporate-level adoption of our video security and access control ecosystem within the largest hypermarket, supermarket, and discount retail networks.This high-visibility position allows you to innovate what's next by standardising advanced security architectures across massive multi-site store networks and logistics hubs. As a collaborative partner to both internal regional sales resources and third-party technology providers, you will champion the vertical's strategic direction and establish commercial frameworks that deliver on the promise of a safer world.Some responsibilities include:Strategic Account Management & Retail PenetrationEstablish strategic business initiatives with a defined account list of tier-1 global grocery and discount retail accounts to drive market penetrationLead complex commercial procurement cycles and establish corporate framework agreements across multinational footprintsStandardize the adoption of the full VS&A portfolio across multi-site store networks and critical logistics hubs.Ecosystem Integration & Partner CollaborationPartner with third-party mass-retail technology providers, including POS infrastructure and AI checkout analytics, to deliver unified software integrationsCollaborate closely with regional sales resources and channel partners to manage seamless multi-region deploymentsGuide strategic partners to expand market reach and help to shape overarching commercial frameworks for the European mass-retail sectorSales Strategy & Scaling OperationsOversee large-scale pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and end-to-end roll-out tracking using Salesforce.comGuide and mentor team peers on navigating complex procurement structures and optimizing multi-national forecasting modelsAnalyze high-volume retail trends to identify product gaps and synthesize feedback for Product Management regarding cloud scalability and data privacy complianceBasic RequirementsBachelor's DegreeDemonstrated experience in enterprise sales, business development, or vertical channel management within the European retail sectorLegal authorization to work in the U.K. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.Job RequirementsTechnical Expertise:Video Security Infrastructure to articulate the value of AI-powered video analytics and scalable enterprise surveillance architecturesAccess Control Solutions to integrate physical asset security software across complex commercial retail frameworksEcosystem Software Integration to align third-party POS platforms and data infrastructure with centralized command capabilities.Professional Experience:Multinational Procurement Cycles to navigate corporate agreements and compliance mapping for tier-1 retail conglomeratesCross-Functional Collaboration to mobilize regional engineers, channel partners, and enterprise stakeholders across multiple territoriesData Privacy Compliance to analyze product requirements against regional European cloud and data security mandatesBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experiencePreferred Qualifications (Optional):Established executive relationships with major European retail conglomerates such as Carrefour, Ahold Delhaize, or Schwarz GruppeStrong track record of executing strategic accounts or channel partner frameworks across Western EuropeExcellent command of multiple European languages to support multi-region territory managementIn return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:Competitive salary and bonus schemesTwo weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus)25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays  Attractive defined contribution pension schemePrivate medical insurance Employee stock purchase planFlexible working options Life assurance  Enhanced maternity and paternity payCareer development support and wide ranging learning opportunitiesEmployee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etcCarbon neutral initiatives/goalsCorporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering daysWell known companies discount scheme#LI-LM2Travel RequirementsUnder 25%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYesCompanyMotorola Solutions UK LimitedEEO StatementMotorola 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 au