Architect & Engineering Manager

This role is home-office based in the United Kingdom. We're looking for someone who live close to the M62 corridor or in the south of the United Kingdom.

WHAT IS AXIS? 
Axis is a fast-growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring based on innovative, modern, and open technology platforms. This is a Swedish-based company with around 5000 employees in more than 50 countries. Axis offers a multicultural workplace with an open corporate culture. We allow and spur our employees' independent thinking. Here we bring together talented and creative people working towards the same goal - innovating for a smarter, safer world! 

WHAT WILL YOU DO? 
The Architecture & Engineering Manager (A&E) Manager is responsible for developing and optimizing relationships within the A&E program, while identifying and promoting solutions tailored to the market segments in which Axis actively operates. This role ensures that our solutions align with the needs and expectations of the consultant community. Working closely with the regional sales& End Customer teams, the A&E Manager increases awareness of the A&E program by promoting its benefits, providing education, and driving both internal and external strategies within the video surveillance industry. 

As an ambassador for the Axis brand and culture, the A&E Manager plays a key role in thought leadership - highlighting the strength of our best-of-breed partnerships and demonstrating the value of our end-to-end solutions. 

 
Apart from above mentioned tasks it will be your job to: 

• Cultivate and manage business relationships with the A&E program members 

• Build relationships with new consultants within this business area 

• Support consultants by advising on specifications around Axis network products 

• Support and develop our identified focus accounts within the A&E program 

• Proactively educate the consultant community on the key challenges of the industry and position Axis as a thought leader and trusted advisor 

• Educate specifiers on the smart use of Axis design tools, ensuring system design accuracy and improving their operational efficiencies 

• Define strategy and actions in line with the EMEA Head region, Northern and Eastern Europe (NEE) region and UK & Ireland.  

• Align the A&E program with the activities of our sales teams, building a project pipeline through Axis products' specification into new projects 

• Work collaboratively in a virtual team with peers from Axis sales regions worldwide to ensure development and use of best practice 

This is a home-office role, that would require travel across the UK. Some travel to Nordic countries will be necessary. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 
We believe that you are passionate about what you do, proactive and independent in thoughts and actions, and an excellent communicator as your networking abilities will be crucial to your success within the role. You have a flair for demand creation; you are innovative in ways of working and developing new initiatives. We also see that you are comfortable with communicating at all levels in an organization and understand the value of building long-term relationships. The right candidate should be articulate and possess excellent presentation skills. You have experience in developing and executing business plans, with a proven track record of delivering results that meet or exceed your objectives. 

We'd love to hear that you have/are: 

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 

• Articulate and possess engaging presentation skills 

• Experience developing and executing business plans that exceed your objectives 

• A self-driven and motivated person 

• Creative in your thinking and keep a can-do, positive attitude 

• An active spokesperson in industry forums and associations 

• Familiar with systems such as CRM and Salesforce 

• Fluent in English, written and spoken 

WHAT CAN AXIS OFFER? 
At Axis, you will be working within an international organization surrounded by enthusiastic people in an open-minded and innovative culture. We are growing rapidly, which means that new challenges and opportunities to grow personally and professionally occur every day.  

READY TO ACT? 
Axis is a company that realizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. The first step of becoming an Axis employee is easy – all you have to do is apply!