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Director of Business Development for Strategic Accounts (Video Security)

Motorola Solutions

Chicago, ILFull-time$125–135K/yrPosted 2mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$125–135K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Business Development for Strategic Accounts leads growth across assigned strategic accounts in Motorola Solutions’ video security and access control portfolio. The role develops sales strategies, manages a team of sales, engineering, and market experts, and builds relationships with channel partners and end users. It also promotes and sells products, develops forecasts, and works with global sales colleagues to execute account plans. Travel throughout North America may reach 80%.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Video Security Solutions, requiredSales, requiredPartner Sales, requiredMotorola Solutions Ecosystem, nice to haveExecutive Presence, nice to haveCross-Functional Collaboration, nice to haveTechnical Acumen, nice to haveSales Strategy, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveTime Management, requiredPrioritization, requiredSalesforce, nice to have

Qualifications

7+ Years Video Security or Sales Experience, required3+ Years Leadership Experience, requiredWillingness to Travel Up to 80%, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

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. 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 Overview Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics.

In our video security and access control (VS&A) portfolio, we develop and manufacture video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. Motorola’s Avigilon Unity, Alta, and Pelco solutions have been installed at thousands of customer sites, including school campuses, transportation systems, healthcare centers, public venues, critical infrastructure, prisons, factories, casinos, airports, financial institutions, government facilities, and retailers.

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in mission-critical communications, command center software, and video security and analytics, bolstered by managed and support services, make cities safer and help communities and businesses thrive. At Motorola Solutions, we are ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Job Description The Director of Business Development for Strategic Accounts is a dynamic and results-oriented growth leader who will be pivotal in driving new revenue. This role will be at the forefront of developing and executing effective sales strategies, building and managing an exceptional team of sales, engineering and market experts and fostering invaluable relationships with channel partners and end user organizations. This role will be responsible but not limited to the following:

  • Lead a team in managing strategic partner account, building executive-level relationships within the defined set of accounts and driving business through multiple lines of solution sales.

  • Coach and manage team members, setting clear quarterly and annual business goals, utilizing Salesforce and other business tools to manage and track progress of team members' goals.

  • Focus on the continuous improvement of the team, identifying the need for ongoing training, and provide recommendations to management.

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for assigned strategic accounts, aligning it with our overall business objectives and leveraging market trends.

  • Cultivate and nurture key accounts, strategic partners, channel partners, and influential stakeholders within the commercial and enterprise sectors, fostering lasting relationships that drive business growth.

  • Develop accurate sales forecasts and regular reports, providing valuable insights on sales performance, pipeline, and market trends to the leadership team.

  • Promote, train, and sell MSI’s products and services through direct customer contact within the assigned geographic territory and accounts.

  • Work with Global Sales Team members to execute and complete business plans for assigned accounts.

  • Work to identify new markets, partnering opportunities with accounts, new business plans, and objectives.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

  • 7+ years of video security solutions or sales experience.

  • 3+ years of leadership experience required.

  • Extensive knowledge of the partner sales model and how partners benefit from their relationship with MSI.

  • Seeking a thorough understanding of Motorola Solutions’ ecosystem.

  • Strong executive presence with experience working with cross-functional teams.

  • Strong technical acumen and ability to speak about our products and solutions.

  • Proven record of achievement in delivering sales results and developing collaborative relationships.

  • A strong understanding of our go-to-market strategy and sales philosophy is required.

  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

  • Time management skills are required, and candidates must have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.

  • Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time. Travel is throughout North America.

Target Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

  • 7+ years of Video Security Solutions or Sales experience

  • 3+ years of Leadership experience

Travel Requirements Over 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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

How this job compares

Set against the 20,543 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$125–135K/yr
  • Illinois median$121–181K/yr583 salary ranges
  • US median$125–197K/yr14,626 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $130K, is 16% below the Illinois median midpoint ($155K) — in the middle half of Business Development salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 717 open Business Development jobs in Illinois and 20,543 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (16,398 postings).
Education
6,277 of the 20,543 open Business Development jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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