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

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

Relationship Building and Networking

• Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with management level in UK and China.
• Manage and co-ordinate work and activity of self and team (Commercial and Technical) to ensure alignment with common strategic objectives with the customers.
• 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

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

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