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Senior Account Manager - DoD (Japan Expat Assignment)

Motorola Solutions

Lexington, KYFull-time$90–95K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$90–95K/yr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

Motorola Solutions seeks a Senior Account Manager for a U.S. Federal Government DoD account portfolio, based in an expatriate assignment in Japan or Guam for at least three years. The role focuses on direct sales of communications systems, developing customer relationships and account strategies, and coordinating internal teams and external partners. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain required security clearance and travel 50%–75% within the territory.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct SalesCustomer Needs AnalysisAccount StrategyCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipResource AllocationRF CommunicationsFirst Responder SoftwareDepartment of Defense SalesFederal Law EnforcementCommunicationSalesWritingMajor Sales ClosingProposal AssemblyIP NetworkingInformation AssuranceCybersecurityProblem SolvingSolution DesignSalesforceGoogle Productivity SuiteGo-to-Market StrategyRemote Office Work

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience4+ Years Sales, Customer Success, Public Safety, or Military Experience8+ Years Sales, Customer Success, Public Safety, or Military ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance EligibilityU.S. Work Authorization Indefinitely50%+ Travel Availability

Benefits

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

Full job description

Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $95,000.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

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 OverviewEXPAT Assignment for a minimum of 3 years in Mainland, Japan or Guam

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics. Our technology platforms in mission-critical communications, command center software, video security & analytics, bolstered by managed & support services, make cities safer and help communities and businesses thrive.Job Description

THIS IS AN EXPATRIATE ROLE LOCATED IN JAPAN. THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL REQUIRE THE CANDIDATE TO RELOCATE FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS.

Responsibilities:

Direct sales of communications systems to U.S. Federal Government DoD accounts in Eastern US region

Identifies diverse customer needs, and understand how our product portfolio can be applied to satisfy these needs

Build strong relationships and customer knowledge by understanding the Motorola Solutions business m odel

Using the vision, strategy, and tools available, the candidate will become a trusted adviser to the customer and partners

Candidates will learn, develop, and be capable of clearly articulating account specific strategies for all Motorola solutions

Develop and enhance strong customer relationships across multiple levels and functions

Orchestrate and lead the extended Motorola team to understand the account's strategy, business imperatives, and top opportunities

Allocate appropriate resources, and obtain full collaboration of internal product groups and external partners as necessary to meet the needs of key accounts

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of sales, customer success, public safety and/or military experience

OR 8+ years of sales, customer success, public safety and/or military experience

A technical background to include RF communications, First Responder software application platforms (CAD, RMS, E911, Video) strongly desired

Prior experience in technical roles selling into or working for the various Department of Defense Services and or Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

Excellent communication, sales, and writing skills are required

Must have a demonstrated track record of closing major sales

An understanding of the proposal process with proposal assembly experience preferred

Working knowledge of IP networking, Information Assurance and or Cyber Security a plus

Must be a self-motivated problem solver

An ideal candidate will be able to help customers envision solutions, services, and applications

Solid working knowledge of Salesforce.com, Google Productivity Suite is strongly desired

Development and execution of sales and go-to-market strategies in a highly collaborative environment is imperative

Must be self-reliant and able to work effectively from a remote office

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.

Travel:

Must be able and willing to travel 50% - 75% within territory

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000 USD

On Target Earnings: $148,500 - $156,750 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

Bachelors Degree with 4+ years of sales, customer success, public safety and/or military experience

OR 8+ years of sales, customer success, public safety and/or military experience

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements50-75%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PaidParental & Family Leave

and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion or belief, s ex, s exual 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 thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to no discrimination because of r ace, color, creed, marital status, age, r eligion, s ex, national origin, citizenship, s exual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R69479

How this job compares

Set against the 4,448 open Account Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–95K/yr
  • Kentucky median$91–128K/yr39 salary ranges
  • US median$90–125K/yr2,795 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 17% below the Kentucky median midpoint ($112K) — in the middle half of Account Manager salary ranges in Kentucky.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 62 open Account Manager jobs in Kentucky and 4,448 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Account Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 3,391 postings).
Education
1,035 of the 4,448 open Account Manager jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 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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