Regional Sales Manager, UK&I

As the technology firm that created the mobile world and a rich history of 145 years of building ground-breaking solutions and innovative technologies supported by 60k+ patents, Ericsson has made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you are welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) is the group responsible for leading Ericsson’s Enterprise Networking and Security business. Our growing product portfolio spans across wide area networks, local area networks and enterprise security. We are the #1 global market leader in Wireless-WAN based enterprise connectivity solutions and are growing fast in enterprise Private 5G networks and Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solutions. **

How Will You Contribute to the Company?**

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for sales within a specific regional geography focusing on new customer acquisition, customer retention and growth opportunities with current customer base. The Regional Sales Manager will be in daily contact with current and prospective customers within the assigned region. The incumbent will manage opportunity and up-selling current accounts and will solicit new business opportunities in the region. Working closely with the Inside Sales Team, the RSM will support all regional sales needs, and will drive growth in the market. The RSM will be responsible for commercial within the region. **

What Will You Do?**

• Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts within a specified region
• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations
• Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume in assigned accounts
• Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis
• Achieve assigned sales quota in designated accounts
• Meet assigned expectations for profitability
• Complete customer account plans that meet company standards
• Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards
• Complete required training and development objectives within the assigned time frame
• Maintain a 12-24-month view of sales leads pipeline with appropriate actions to maximize long-term revenue growth, while simultaneously accomplishing mission critical objectives
• Willingness to work with international teams in multiple time zones, frequent international and domestic travel
• Development and maintenance of the company’s image and reputation in the marketplace
• Utilize CRM for all aspects of account management: lead generation and contact, accounts set up (following appropriate procedures as developed by A/R) to complete order cycle
• Travel to and participate in tradeshows
• Work across departments to ensure customers’ needs are met in all areas including A/R, new product development (R&D, compliance, purchasing), blending, production, fulfillment, shipping and creative
• Daily contact with leads and accounts through email and telephone
• Participate in continuing education related to the international business of the company
• Maintain adherence to all policies and procedures
• Communicate with customers for shipping and other requirements
• Provide monthly reports on new accounts, prospects, and sales figures and how they relate to goals

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years relevant sales experience
• Relevant and strong experience and knowledge in the IT Security and/or Networking market
• Experience in a complex sales environment, managing demanding customer accounts
• Expertise in implementing and successfully driving an indirect channel sales model in addition to direct sales
• Highly competitive, and entrepreneurial individual with a desire to tackle challenging opportunities
• A passion for winning, a strong aptitude for business strategy and excellent collaboration skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and managerial/leadership skills
• Exceptional skills in hiring, training and motivating salespeople
• Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy
• Ability to deliver a clear and compelling value proposition to customers/partners
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, start-up, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors
• Must currently reside in respective region

Bonus Points

• Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability; an exemplary track record of consistent achievement in a start-up experience

Why Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions?

At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we are one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves. **

Our Values Drive Everything We Do**

• Respect: we don't point a finger; we lend a hand.
• Integrity: we do the right thing, even when it is hard; we make fact-based decisions.
• Perseverance: we accept and embrace change; we have a passion to win!
• Professionalism: we hold each other accountable.

We are creating the future of global connectivity and community. Come join us. You belong here. **

Compensation & Benefits At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions**

At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help with your individual needs and goals. **

Your Pay**

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers a competitive salary with a focus on a global market. For many roles, the compensation package includes annual and incremental incentive plans; certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. **

Your Health**

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits. Our global team members are eligible to participate in customary health and other benefit plans and programs based on location. **

Your Financial Security**

Where available, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers an employee retirement plan. **

Your Time**

Your work-life balance is important to us. Where locally applicable, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and a Global Holiday schedule. Certain pro-ration rules apply to some time off benefits. **

Additional Benefits**

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive International Employee Assistance Program, No Internal Meeting Fridays, and volunteer paid time off.

_Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

_ Please note: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions employees.