Nokia
Partner Sales Manager
Nokia, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Description
The Enterprise Partner Sales Manager achieves business financial objectives in respective partner and customer accounts. Responsible for partner onboarding, engagement, support and sales case ownership for the following: opportunity and offer strategy, customer pricing files, creating and maintaining sales opportunity, order forecast. Creates and manages relationships for strategically important partners / within broad product or business areas. Develops sales strategies and practices to achieve revenue targets and service goals with partner sales channels. Participates in pricing strategies as well as contract negotiations and is responsible for providing professional support in order to generate orders .
Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will:Be responsible for the sale of all Nokia Mobile Networks products and services through partner sales channels in North America to Enterprise end customers.Identifies, onboards partners and maintains partner relationship to identify and develop significant business opportunities by interpreting critical internal or external business information, such as end-customer needs, Nokia's portfolio, competitive landscape, etc.Build a network and trustworthy relationships with partners to gain customer insights, create a long-term sales strategy with the partner and account manager and become knowledgeable in strategic business impacts and decision-making processes.Present, promote and proactively communicate Nokia's solutions to new and existing customers/partners and external stakeholders, at all organizational levels.Drives sales, pre-sales and other functions based on in-depth organizational understanding (Mode of Operations, processes, etc) and develops competitive and innovative offers that deliver considerable value to both customers and Nokia.Actively participates in and contributes to pricing strategy and contract negotiations which lead to a positive near to mid-term business impact.Contributes to process / product / service improvement initiatives that help to sustain competitive advantage of Nokia.Solves highly complex or novel problems based on sophisticated analytical thought and complex judgment and develops unique sales approaches which differentiates our offering.Acts as the most senior sales expert, serves as best practice / quality resource and is an acknowledged authority both within and outside own organizational unit.Support and execute online and offline sales and marketing campaigns, contribute to events/exhibitions and turn leads and contacts into sales opportunities and revenue.Travel: 50%, domestic and internationalQualifications
You have:
At least 7 years' experience in direct sales, partner sales, business development, or consultative selling for wireless telecommunication solutions in Enterprise segments.Ability to identify, develop and manage key partners and connect at multiple levels in the partner organization to strengthen the relationship and commitment to Nokia sales channel.Must have a good understanding of microwave transport solutions and private wireless solutions and 4G/5G technologiesAbility to anticipate and identify vertical business needs and use cases, develop recommendations and solution proposals, and provide excellent ongoing relationship management with partners at all levels.Innovative, highly motivated, and flexible sales mindset, paired with excellent external and internal communication skills, and the ability to work in a matrix across multiple organizations.Proven solution selling skills and the ability to generate revenue by developing new profitable business opportunities and demonstrate success at executive levelsAbout Us
Come create the technology that helps the world act togetherNokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offerNokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employerNokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by EthisphereGender-Equality Index by BloombergWorkplace Pride Global BenchmarkAt Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
Additional InformationUS/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Corporate Retirement Savings PlanHealth and dental benefitsShort-term disability, and long-term disabilityLife insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base payOptional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Paid time off for holidays and VacationEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Assistance PlanAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
About the Team
Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).
The Enterprise Partner Sales Manager achieves business financial objectives in respective partner and customer accounts. Responsible for partner onboarding, engagement, support and sales case ownership for the following: opportunity and offer strategy, customer pricing files, creating and maintaining sales opportunity, order forecast. Creates and manages relationships for strategically important partners / within broad product or business areas. Develops sales strategies and practices to achieve revenue targets and service goals with partner sales channels. Participates in pricing strategies as well as contract negotiations and is responsible for providing professional support in order to generate orders .
Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will:Be responsible for the sale of all Nokia Mobile Networks products and services through partner sales channels in North America to Enterprise end customers.Identifies, onboards partners and maintains partner relationship to identify and develop significant business opportunities by interpreting critical internal or external business information, such as end-customer needs, Nokia's portfolio, competitive landscape, etc.Build a network and trustworthy relationships with partners to gain customer insights, create a long-term sales strategy with the partner and account manager and become knowledgeable in strategic business impacts and decision-making processes.Present, promote and proactively communicate Nokia's solutions to new and existing customers/partners and external stakeholders, at all organizational levels.Drives sales, pre-sales and other functions based on in-depth organizational understanding (Mode of Operations, processes, etc) and develops competitive and innovative offers that deliver considerable value to both customers and Nokia.Actively participates in and contributes to pricing strategy and contract negotiations which lead to a positive near to mid-term business impact.Contributes to process / product / service improvement initiatives that help to sustain competitive advantage of Nokia.Solves highly complex or novel problems based on sophisticated analytical thought and complex judgment and develops unique sales approaches which differentiates our offering.Acts as the most senior sales expert, serves as best practice / quality resource and is an acknowledged authority both within and outside own organizational unit.Support and execute online and offline sales and marketing campaigns, contribute to events/exhibitions and turn leads and contacts into sales opportunities and revenue.Travel: 50%, domestic and internationalQualifications
You have:
At least 7 years' experience in direct sales, partner sales, business development, or consultative selling for wireless telecommunication solutions in Enterprise segments.Ability to identify, develop and manage key partners and connect at multiple levels in the partner organization to strengthen the relationship and commitment to Nokia sales channel.Must have a good understanding of microwave transport solutions and private wireless solutions and 4G/5G technologiesAbility to anticipate and identify vertical business needs and use cases, develop recommendations and solution proposals, and provide excellent ongoing relationship management with partners at all levels.Innovative, highly motivated, and flexible sales mindset, paired with excellent external and internal communication skills, and the ability to work in a matrix across multiple organizations.Proven solution selling skills and the ability to generate revenue by developing new profitable business opportunities and demonstrate success at executive levelsAbout Us
Come create the technology that helps the world act togetherNokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offerNokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employerNokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by EthisphereGender-Equality Index by BloombergWorkplace Pride Global BenchmarkAt Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
Additional InformationUS/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Corporate Retirement Savings PlanHealth and dental benefitsShort-term disability, and long-term disabilityLife insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base payOptional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Paid time off for holidays and VacationEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Assistance PlanAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
About the Team
Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).