Director, Communication Intelligence

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Director of Communication Intelligence will lead the strategic direction, management, and expansion of the Communication Intelligence (COMINT) division. This vital role combines deep technical expertise with dynamic sales and product management leadership, directly advancing the company’s growth objectives by overseeing the entire product lifecycle, and driving global market penetration.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for communication intelligence (COMINT) that align with organizational sales objectives and market trends.
• Work closely with the company’s management team to design and implement sales and product campaigns supporting COMINT growth objectives.
• Drive COMINT product management teams to identify, manage, and expand new accounts; serve as capture manager when needed to close contracts and as product owner to guide solution development and enhancement.
• Partner and collaborate with the global direct sales force, independent commissioned sales representatives, and select distributors to support sales channel efforts for COMINT.
• Collaborate with COMINT sales and product management teams to identify, manage, and expand new accounts.
• Aid the COMINT sales team in identifying customer needs and requirements, delivering best-value solutions that meet schedules and budgets while ensuring products remain competitive and relevant.
• Drive product innovation by collecting market trends and competitive intelligence, soliciting input from international representatives, potential and existing customers, and translating insights into actionable product improvements.
• Meet decision-makers within current and new client organizations to pursue strategic opportunities and champion COMINT product offerings.
• Partner with the COMINT team to meet sales quotas for defined opportunities and support the maintenance of COMINT contact, prospect, and target databases (Salesforce).
• Monitor and analyze COMINT sales activities against plan, developing and implementing strategies to achieve stretch goals.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Ten years’ experience managing and selling complex, large-scale enterprise solutions, managing sales cycles from months to 18 months, multi-million dollar tenders.
• Minimum five years in a senior-level sales or marketing position with recent Product management experience; experience in COMINT or Spectrum Monitoring & Management sales is a plus.
• Proven leadership capability, evidenced by success in guiding high-performing teams, influencing cross-functional partners, and driving organizational outcomes at a senior level. Experience with foreign government contract negotiations in a commercial business environment.
• Proven success selling complex, large-scale enterprise solutions and managing long sales cycles, including multi-million dollar tenders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in understanding financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet).
• Ability to quickly grasp highly technical concepts and communicate their benefits to customers.
• Experience of working with and supporting remote sales teams and international sales representatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate group meetings.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; master’s degree or equivalent educational experience preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Extensive global travel is required.

Compensation Information

The compensation information that follows is a reasonable estimate for the position and is provided pursuant to legal requirements in this state. The salary estimate provided represents the typical salary range for the position, and other factors may be used to determine the successful candidate’s actual salary, including: skill set, experience, training, education, organizational needs, internal equity, market data, and geographic zone. The estimated salary range for this position is if located in California $178,000 - $300,000 or Illinois $149,500 - $250,000. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401k retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of the career page.

How we live our culture

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Education assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.