The Company

Founded in 2009, Cubic Telecom has grown to become one of the leading providers of connectivity solutions and analytics services that help vehicle and IoT device manufacturers manage and grow revenue streams. Fast paced, smart, ambitious, and continually seeking new, ideas. That’s us, is it you? At Cubic you will find an environment filled with energy and collaboration, where we set out every day to improve not just the world, but ourselves and each other.

We believe in leadership that supports empowerment and responsibility, while recognising and developing leadership qualities across Our Team. Together we bring out the best in each other. So, whether you’re interested in joining us as an individual contributor, manager, senior leader – or someone who aspires to growing into a leadership role – we look for people who are results focused, empathetic, visionary, empowering, and who ‘champion’ our cultures and values.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales Director to spearhead our efforts in expanding partnerships and driving growth within the Agriculture and Transportation Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) sectors. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both industries, a proven track record of successful business development, and the ability to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders. As the Business Development Lead, you will play a pivotal role in identifying new opportunities, forging strategic alliances, and winning new business.

Responsibilities of this role:

1. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential clients within the Agriculture and Transportation OEM sectors and wider eco-system.
2. Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to win new business and drive revenue growth, including setting sales targets, forecasting, and monitoring performance metrics.
3. Identify and qualify potential customers, establish strong business relationships, and cultivate a robust sales pipeline.
4. Pipeline Management: Build and manage a robust pipeline of potential opportunities, tracking progress and regularly reporting to senior management.
5. Relationship Building: Extensive experience establishing relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and influencers and different levels across organisations. Comfortable proactively engaging with clients to understand their needs, provide solutions, and ensure satisfaction throughout the partnership lifecycle.
6. Negotiation: Lead the bid team through negotiations for partnership agreements, pricing, and terms while ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment and seamless execution of business development strategies.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven track record of at least 5 years in B2B sales, preferably in enterprise software solutions.
• Familiarity with automotive connectivity technologies, telematics, IoT, or related fields is highly desirable.
• Direct experience working with clients within the Automotive, Agriculture and Transportation industry to identify business solutions will be a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of the agricultural vehicle market, including key players, customer pain points, and emerging trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders, including C-level executives, engineers, and product managers.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales cycles, manage complex negotiations, and close high-value deals.
• Ability to confidently represent Cubic’s solution and establish credibility as a subject matter expert in Automotive IoT solutions.
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for exceeding targets and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate customer requirements into actionable product recommendations.
• Exceptional presentation skills and/or public speaking experience.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with customers and attend industry events (estimated 25-30% travel).