**Description** Convergint is looking for a full-time, entrepreneurial, results driven and forward-thinking leader to join our dynamic culture. In this role, you will build a national vertical strategy, prospect and cultivate new relationships, gain an understanding of the Aerospace & Defense Market with the goal of securing and growing strategic accounts. As a market leader, you are leading this initiative for the State, Local, Education and Defense (SLED) team that allows you to create new growth opportunities as Convergint rapidly expands in this vertical market. + Work with leadership on the business development and operational alignment of the strategic vertical market. + Develop market awareness through networking, facilitating customer round tables, event attendance and industry associations. + Build relationships with executive decision makers, consultants, contractors and end-user prospects to cultivate and identify new opportunities. + Identify large strategic account targets and develop and implement the strategic roadmap and growth plan. + Lead the preparation of proposals, presentations and RFP responses. + Collaborate with premier partners in the aerospace and defense vertical market. + Support the strategic focus of digital transformation, cybersecurity and managed services. + Partner with sales colleagues to execute growth, development, sales and marketing of all solutions. + Oversight of operations colleagues to ensure consistent delivery across multiple offices around the globe. + Provide feedback to senior management regarding performance. Managerial responsibilities include but are not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; project budget working through regional and local leadership supporting mutually agreed upon goals within this market. **Company Benefits and Perks** Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues: + Company Holidays and Paid Time Off + Fun & Laughter Day Off + Medical, Dental & Vision Plan + Life insurance & Disability Plan + Wellness Program + 401K Matching Plan + Colleague Assistance Program + Tuition reimbursement + Competitive salary and compensation plan + Vehicle reimbursement plan + Corporate Social Responsibility Day + _And much more_ Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Visit our Convergint careers site (https://www.convergint.com/careers/career-opportunities/) to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available. **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Preferred** + **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject + **Leader:** Inspires teammates to follow them + **Enthusiastic:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest **Motivations** **Preferred** + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization + **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility + **Entrepreneurial Spirit:** Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business **Experience** **Preferred** + 5-10 years: Aerospace and Defense Market + 5-10 years: Sales or Sales Leadership Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)