Strategic Account Manager – Telecoms & Enterprise Solutions
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About the role
We are hiring an experienced Strategic Account Manager – Telecoms & Enterprise Solutions. The successful candidate will drive strategic growth with major telecoms and enterprise accounts, expand our market presence in mobile and fibre networks, and deliver high-value technology solutions to industry leaders.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and drive growth in strategic Telecoms and Enterprise accounts and solutions.
- Develop and close new business with mobile operators, network providers, integrators, and enterprise customers.
- Build trusted relationships with both commercial and technical decision‑makers.
- Present and position complex technical solutions in line with customer needs and business outcomes.
- Ensure ongoing renewal of existing SLAs and secure new SLAs to grow the service portfolio.
- Maintain strong partnerships with international principals and suppliers.
- Track market developments and industry trends to inform account strategies and pipeline growth.
- Consistently achieve or exceed sales targets, delivering accurate forecasts and reports.
Required profile
- 10+ years’ experience in the Telecoms industry, including at least 5 years in sales or account management.
- Tertiary qualification in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to work independently, drive initiatives, and influence key decision‑makers.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally, regionally and internationally.
- Teamwork, collaboration and integrity are essential.
Required skills
- Mobile networks (core, transmission, RAN)
- Fibre network infrastructure
- Optical Fibre
- RF
- Microwave Test & Measurement solutions
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