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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?

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is actively seeking an Account Director to join our sales team with a focus on selling to new and established Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and integrators in the Central USA. This role will be focused on growing mobile connectivity, 4G/5G, Private networking, Security and 5G enabled D-WAN business. The candidate will need to build a sales plan to target and grow current and new MSP and integrator business. The role will have significant efforts needed in hunting for new opportunities within established accounts while also targeting new MSPs and integrators. Location can be in any major city in the Central US. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is the #1 provider of 4G and 5G solutions to the MSP ecosystems. This is a key position to dramatically affect the growth of the company and wireless WAN networking across the industry.

What Will You Do?

Build business practice at current MSP and integrator partners so they include Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions as part of all their offerings

Hunt for new MSPs and integrators to build the company practice

Increase mind share and sales at all target accounts

Build a sales plan and execute to that sales plan

Report on sales activities, programs, and revenue progress by each account (weekly forecast accuracy required)

Determine most effective way to leverage extended team to create the largest ROI

Visit and train new or non-managed MSPs and be the sales contact for those MSPs until we can drive enough business to hire additional salespeople

Meet with MSP leadership, and MSP sales team to drive mindshare and programs around company offerings

Ensure that the sales strategy results in a differentiated and competitive solution for the intended target markets

Embrace a solution-driven approach to ensure we deliver the easiest and most friction-free sales model

Be or become a Sales Expert in LTE, SD-WAN, Network security, and networking technologies

Collect and synthesize input from all MSPs and deliver a simplified message to product teams and executive management on ways we can improve product, sales processes, support and operations

Prioritize between long- and short-term challenges, problems and opportunities based on ROI and business rationale to drive sales priorities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight (8+) years of relevant sales experience with five (5+) years of experience selling into MSPs, IT departments, and/or technology integrators

Knowledge of 4G LTE, 5G, SASE, Security, and Private Networks

Strong ability to understand both technical details and practical business application of how enterprises want to use different networking and connectivity solutions

Must demonstrate strategic thinking and thought leadership, as well as ability to lead initiatives through implementation

Exceptional analytical reasoning skills

Critical thinking skills to make intelligent and defendable decisions in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills including ability to persuasively deliver presentations to senior executives, partners and customers

Fast executor, self-starter

Travel: Typically, thirty to fifty percent (30%-50%) with periods of higher or lower travel amounts also dependent on city of hire

While there is a primary location listed on this requisition, other locations may be considered

Bachelor’s Degree

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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: 

The salary range for this position is listed below.  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.

  

$103,950.00 - $193,050.00

Your pay also includes the opportunity for monthly sales incentives. Actual payouts are dependent upon the attainment of agreed to revenue goals and objectives as determined by our management team.

Your Health: 

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage. 

 

Your Financial Security: 

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions invests in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits. 

 

Your Time: 

Your work-life balance is important to us. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: 15 days of Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and 11 paid annual holidays (includes nine company holidays and up to two floating holidays).  Please note that an employee’s FTO balance and floating holidays may be prorated in the first year, based on start date. We also offer paid maternity-leave benefits and six weeks 100% paid family leave for all employees.  

 

Additional Benefits: 

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, 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.

The deadline to apply to this role is listed below.

Note: this date may be updated based on any extensions to the job posting.