CNS Presales Solution Architect at Ericsson Nigeria

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: CNS Presales Solution Architect

Job ID: 758815
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About this Opportunity

• We are looking for an experienced CNS sales support candidate eager to drive CNS sales strategy and business plan and secure continuous and profitable CNS growth, including active support to KAMs and ownership of the financial performance.
• You will be working as a part of the CNS Sales support team, reporting to Head of CNS Sales, and acting as main business interface towards the CUs.
• We are looking for a strong and passionate profile, capable of operating in multicultural environment and developing relationships with Customer Unit (CU) Sales and CU Presales teams.
• In our ideal candidate, we value a healthy mix of diverse work experiences as well as curiosity and understanding of technical and commercial aspects of the CNS service area.

Responsibilities
What you will do:

• Responsible for CNS presales in the MA/CU and develop CNS business to meet the financial targets.
• Understand the operator strategy and pain points and how to turn this into business opportunities for Ericsson CNS services
• Develop the CU CNS strategy and account plans
• Work closely and align with KAMs, CU presales teams, Service Line and CU Delivery.
• Proactively support the KAMs in customer engagements with highly relevant offerings and value argumentation.
• Develop proposals including services and software from CNS, prepare RFQ responses for CNS tenders (SoW, scoping, costing, pricing, T&C, etc.)
• In BCSS, work closely with SA Optimize, as well as corresponding global delivery units (SCUs/SDUs) 
• Drive thought leadership (e.g. operator strategy for best performing networks, value argumentation & sales innovation), share best practices and facilitate collaboration across MA and with BA.

Requirements
The skills you bring:

• 7-10 years' experience of selling and delivering CNS services.
• Strong knowledge of Transport, MW & IPRAN Design and/or Core (CS, PS, 5GC, E2E Optimization).
• Willingness and ability to learn new competence in different domains. 
• Excellent knowledge of one or more of Ericsson’s offerings and portfolio items in the above domains
• Knowledge of presales process and tools (Premium Proposal, Salesforce etc…)
• Business understanding and financial acumen.
• Customer understanding and business development mindset.
• Proven multi-cultural relationship management experience.
• Proven negotiation experience and ability to influence customers.
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain relationships within BA, CU Sales and Presales and delivery organizations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.