Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Account Manager (Core Network)
Location:Â Â Lagos, Nigeria
About this Opportunity
- We are now looking for an Account Manager to secure short and long-term profitable business for Ericsson through proactive business development based on fundamental understanding of the customers’ business, operations, and objectives.
- Actively lead and mobilize internal resources to deliver efficient and effective end to end solutions allowing magnificent transition from sales to operations. Develop both internal and external relation/s to actively supply to making customers and Ericsson successful.
- This job role could be passionate about selling a specific part of the portfolio or customer’s business/technology area and/or geography.
What You Will Do
- Your responsibility will be to improve customer relationships and dedication.
- You are encouraged to build sales opportunities that will generate profitability sales.
- The role also includes optimization of the account team’s performance and to enable magnificent transition to operations
- You will drive business, relationship and capabilities by leading the Ericsson organization on new business development, planning organizational capability and establishment, bid engagement, service & technical sales activities.
- You will expect to lead and drive virtual teams in Pre-sales, Delivery.
You Will Bring
- Minimum of Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related subject area required, Master’s degree will be an advantage
- 10 – 15 years of total experience in telecom industry required with proven ability of relationship sales and 3-5 years from the ICT industry
- Demonstrated ability in Core Networks (Evolved Packet Core, Circuit Core) eMBB, 5G, URLLC, mMTC, Telco equipment
- Prior experience in customer facing role from telecom industry
- You should have comfort leading VP relationships and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to solve business challenges
- Consultative selling skills and commercial understanding
- You will need to have strong customer and market insight
You should also have:
- Innovative and creative
- Social ability and interpersonal skills
- Intellectual ability and critical thinking
- Accountable and committed with a passion to win
- Perseverant and result oriented
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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