Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

• The Chief Sales & Marketing Officer will spearhead strategic business development, partnerships, and commercialization initiatives to position Quantum Valley as a premier innovation and exhibition hub (comparable to Silicon Valley).
• The incumbent will drive revenue generation, industry collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring the ecosystem’s growth through robust sales and marketing strategies.
• Responsible for overseeing sales operations, managing the sales team, and developing and implementing sales strategies to meet company goals.
• Formulate and implement a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy for Quantum Valley.
• Drive revenue growth through government, industry, and international partnerships.
• Promote Quantum Valley’s brand through exhibitions, conferences, and outreach programs.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities in both public and private sectors.
• Lead proposal development, project planning, and execution against defined milestones.
• Ensure timely project delivery, quality compliance, and issue resolution.
• Achieve annual revenue and partnership targets as defined by management.
• Strengthen stakeholder relations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product, R&D, and Operations teams for market-aligned solutions.
• Facilitate technology commercialization and business incubation initiatives.
• Provide periodic performance and strategy updates to senior management.
• Ensure all contracts and engagements comply with company and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sales, partnerships, and marketing activities.

Education

• PhD or MS in IT/Engineering/Marketing/ Business Administration, Strategic Management, or Technology Management (candidates with strong exposure to ICT, innovation ecosystems or tech commercialization)

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, or business development, preferably in technology, innovation, or R&D sectors.
• Proven track record in strategic partnerships, public-private collaborations, and large-scale project management.
• Proficiency in Sales operations and Sales management skills
• Experience in Sales strategies and Team management skills
• Strong abilities in Training and Team development
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work on-site in Rawalpindi
• Previous experience in a senior sales position is a plus
• Strategic vision with hands-on expertise in business development and innovation marketing.
• Strong network across public sector, academia, and technology industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated success in revenue generation, partnership building, and market expansion.
• Experience in establishing or promoting innovation ecosystems, technology parks, or R&D hubs.