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Our vision is a Networked Society, where every person and every industry is empowered to reach their full potential. At Ericsson, we strive to connect everyone and everything. Because by being connected, people can take active part in the emerging global collaboration that is the Networked Society. … read moreEricsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. With more than 110,000 professionals, and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. Our services, software and infrastructure – especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud – are enabling the communications industry and other sectors to do better business, increase efficiency, improve their users’ experience and capture new opportunities. It is our job to take the lead in enabling this, and we are shaping our decisions around that. By enabling the Networked Society, we make a real difference to people’s lives, and the world we live in. It took 100 years to connect 1 billion places and 25 years to connect 5 billion people. The next step is connecting things. It’s about innovative ways of doing business and shaping the future together, as well as a renewed approach to global challenges such as education, healthcare, climate change and our use of natural resources. The Networked Society changes the logic of how society works. • You find us in 180 countries • We are more than 100,000 employees • We have more than 37,000 patents • 40% of mobile calls are made through our systems • More than 2 billion people globally use our networks 148 Kelvin Drive, Woodmead Johannesburg, Parklands 2121 South Africa
What you will do
Position Ericsson as the strategic partner for operators through vision, thought leadership, and technology advisory across the Cluster.
In our ‘’advanced’’ markets, drive, support, and push a 5G acceleration strategy to improve Ericsson’s market share in both Radio and transport working with our lead customers to develop business and technical rationale for 5G deployments.
In our ‘’emerging’’ markets, work with our customers, domain teams, BA, and R&D teams to formulate solutions for cost-effective coverage and capacity to drive penetration of MBB outside of urban areas.
Develop together with BAs (BNEW) and MMEA Domains engagement and positioning strategy around new technologies and industry developments for the operator. Take on technologically strategic items that are of high importance and concern for our customers 5G, spectrum strategy, virtualization, and software disaggregation.
Selectively support our customers with opportunities and challenges that are cross-portfolio and that require long-term and strategic positioning.
You will bring
Customer obsession (customer excellence) – The customer needs to trust the position holder who acts with (passion and integrity) as a strong advocate for the customer inside Ericsson, and for Ericsson towards the Customer
Strategic Thinker (master strategy) – Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; solutions-oriented; able to balance short and long-term priorities
Experimentation (driving innovation) – Willingness to do things differently on unproven solutions, ability to get others to take risks and experiment
Agile leadership (embracing change) – Being able to effectively change the direction and focus of the organization based on customer requirements
Be a strong role model in terms of collaboration, accountability, and the Ericsson attitude
Good communication and influencing skills
Ensure compliance with legal and Ericsson requirements
Trusted advisor to the customer CTO organization. Proven track record of building strong customer relationships.
Work with Key Accounts to advise and support to position Ericsson as a Technology leader.
Abreast of broader market developments and competitors’ initiatives with their leading customers
Extremely well connected with technical experts across Ericsson (GFT, BAs, MAs) and able to leverage.
Deep understanding of 5G, Radio interface, network planning, optimization, and how to drive profitable growth
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in technical/pre-sales
Thought leadership and deep technical knowledge and understanding of Ericsson Radio & Transport portfolio.
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