Job at Ericsson: Network Consulting - Business Development

Ericsson is the world learder in mobile and broadband Internet communications, helping create networks that deliver new services to millions of people.

Ericsson is recruiting for a Network Consulting - Business Development Consultant.

Responsibilities

* Assist the Business Development Manager to ensure correct booking of Network Consulting (N & TC) Sales between Product Area (PA) Consulting and Network Rollout (NRO)
* Follow up on Orders Booked, Net Sales and that proper invoicing has happened timeously
* Participate in the selection of N & TC delivery resources for the projects
* Align local account delivery requirements with the N & TC Tactical Plan and Strategy
* Provide an input to the local delivery organization to ensure proper development of skills in the delivery organization
* Handle change requests issues
* Promote regular status checks, meetings and reminders to all N & TC members. (Since most other project team members have lots of other priorities, its all up to the N & TC project lead to keep their attention on project deliverables and deadlines).
* Ability to make frequent short trips within Sub- Saharan Africa and Europe

Competency Skills

Managerial

* Ability to interact at GM – Technical and CTO levels
* Understanding of operators’ tools needed
* Proven leadership qualities
* Strong 3G network optimization and design knowledge

Technical

* Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Electrical engineering or the equivalent
* Minimum of 4 years of Telecom experience
* Very good tools knowledge within the area of responsibility (GSM, 2.5G, Fixed, CDMA and 3G)
* Knowledge about our competitors’ tools within the area of responsibility

How to Apply
Please send your curriculum vitae in the main body of the e-mail (no attachments please) to: lmn.human.resource@ericsson.com, stating clearly in the subject area of the e-mail which of the positions you are applying for.

* Applications sent as attachments will not be considered
* Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Deadline is 27th November 2008.