Sales Manager - Handset Devices Business (England)

Sales Manager – Handset Devices Business – EEYou 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 ManagementAssist 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 activitiesPromote the internal Marketing strategies and build local relationships and networksSupport the Sales with handsets to align that the products are put to market to the customersRelationship Building and NetworkingEstablishing 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 AnalysisCapture, 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 ExperienceAt least 10 years experience in the telecommunications industryExcellent 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 ZyxelGood project management skillsProven track record of business development and account management within large organizationsPro-active customer focusSelf motivated Target driven and result focused – with a track record of delivering against objectives and business development targetsExcellent written reporting skillsExcellent presentation skillsExperience 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 ideasGood interpersonal skills in terms of influencing, negotiating and listening Highly flexible