Sales Manager - Handset Devices Business

Sales Manager - Handset Devices Business - EE

You must have strong EE connections

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven EE Account Director to lead sales efforts for Mobile Broadband (MBB), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and handset terminal devices. This role requires a deep understanding of the telecoms industry, strong relationships within the sector, and the ability to drive business growth through strategic sales initiatives.

Project and Resource Management

1. Assist the Head of devices and MD in devising the sales plan based on market development for handsets, dongle, mifi, CPE etc.
2. Manage sales staff expectation which is aligned to HQ and responsible to manage the daily activities
3. Promote the internal Marketing strategies and build local relationships and networks
4. Support the Sales with handsets to align that the products are put to market to the customers

Relationship Building and Networking

1. Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with management level in UK and China.
2. Manage and co-ordinate work and activity of self and team (Commercial and Technical) to ensure alignment with common strategic objectives with the customers.
3. Responsible for supporting the end to end implementation of sales within the devices and handsets area.

Reporting and Analysis

• Capture, record and report on key technical, demographic, environmental, market, economic and financial data / information, to support Head of devices and MD.
• Maintain the internal reporting framework and metrics to measure the success of business development opportunities with customers.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 10 years experience in the telecommunications industry

1. Excellent knowledge and understanding of operators and handsets/Mobile Broadband portfolios market place.
2. Good contacts and network with the operator, service providers, channel partners mainly focusing on EE and UK top distributors.
3. Preferable previously worked for TCL/ALCATEL and Zyxel
4. Good project management skills
5. Proven track record of business development and account management within large organizations
6. Pro-active customer focus
7. Self motivated
8. Target driven and result focused with a track record of delivering against objectives and business development targets
9. Excellent written reporting skills
10. Excellent presentation skills
11. Experience of working with different cultures and managerial methodologies.
12. Experience of managing in complex environments and working in virtual teams.
13. Good verbal and written communication skills.
14. Experience of managing external third party environments.
15. Creative thinker able to innovate and come up with different approaches and ideas
16. Good interpersonal skills in terms of influencing, negotiating and listening
17. Highly flexible