Solution Architect (Sales) 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 of:

Job Title: Solution Architect (Sales)

Req ID: 486904
Location: Lagos

Our Exciting Opportunity

• We are looking for a Solution Architect (Sales) to support the KAM organization with solution expertise on different levels in pre-sales activities and position Ericsson as a thought and technology leader.

You Will:

• You will position Ericsson as technology leader, precisely in our offerings
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, ensure the customer vision & strategy including implications on Ericsson’s technology and solutions is communicated to the ones in need at Business Units, Group Function and Ericsson Research.
• Provide sales support expertise (conduct in-depth technical discussions with customer whenever required)
• Provide sales support for specific deals, propose solutions covering business requirements and present to Market Area and Customer

Requirements
To be successful in the role you must have:

• Minimum of a Graduate Degree in (IT or Telecom) or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of assigned area
• Experience from working in the field with customers
• Business Understanding.
• Substantial in-field experience from solution sales
• Domain experience: We are looking for experts in Radio domain as well as in Transport domain. You do not need to have expertise in both.

Additional Requirements:

• You’ll be working for all MMEA, in your assigned expertise area, within a group of Sales-Support team members.
• You’ll be expected to support the Sales team, preparing the solution strategy & solutioning of the assigned opportunities, in accordance with the MMEA Sales-Support Processes.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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