Our Exciting Opportunity :
We are looking for a Commercial Director for Customer Unit STC Saudi Arabia &
Egypt in MMEA, reporting to Head of Strategy & Commercial Management, MMEA and
a member of Customer Unit Leadership Team to act as an authority within
Ericsson in commercial matters to secure long and short-term profitable
business for Ericsson. The main purpose of this position is to support and
enable the Customer Unit's commercial objectives including pricing, contracted
terms & conditions, sales process governance, and high impact ways of working.
The ideal Commercial Director will also partner with accounts to define
commercial strategies, handle negotiations and take commercial decisions,
develop/enhance new Business Models to enable future revenues and margins.
You will :
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Define Commercial Strategies that will maximize business plan
* Drive alternative commercial/price models for profitable growth
* Develop and maintain relationship within the respective sales and commercial management teams
* Responsible for E2E (pre- & post-sales) commercial management within the Customer Unit
* Drive & establish the Commercial Excellence
* Interface customer procurement and be actively part of the negotiation team leading the commercial agenda
* Support sales team in customer negotiations
* Drive Commercial Readiness in High Impact Deals
* Support sales team in defining Commercial Proposal Strategy
* Maintain interface toward specific Customer Department
* Key interface for Customer Unit Head and Key Account Managers for any commercial matter
* Be part of a Community of Commercial Directors and share standard methodologies
* Development and deployment of price/business models and commercial directives
* Monitor and coordinate the contractual terms & conditions with support of assigned Contract Manager
* Analyze commercial trends and market dynamics with commercial focus
To be successful in the role you are:
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Bachelor's Degree in Business / Economics and/or Engineering
* 8+ Years of Commercial experience
* Key Account Management or Head of Sales background
* Experience with in Saudi Arabia market is a plus.
* Financial, commercial & procurement acumen
* Ability to meet and create a positive perception and influence on the customers wherever needed
* Develop new, innovative techno- commercial offerings to meet diverse customer requirements
* Brings a strong experience along with credibility & seniority. Is someone who can operate independently, has worked with demanding customers and procurement units, and in challenging business environment.
* Strong strategic orientation and creative mindset with ability to look ahead of the curve, understanding our customers' requirements, and act in order to add value.
* A change agent, an influencer, inclusive and a trusted partner
* Negotiation, Presentation & Communication skills
* Risk Management, Consultative selling skills
* Ability to learn and understand technical products and solutions
* Market knowledge, Competitor and Customer insight
You should also have :
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Commercial Thinking
* Persuading & Influencing
* Formulating Strategies & Concepts
* Creating & Innovating
* Deciding & Initiating Action
* Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
Why Join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you 'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your
skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build
never seen before solutions to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll
be challenged, but you won't be alone. You ́ll be joining a team of diverse
innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What Happens once you apply?
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looks like.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at
Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that
by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation,
which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all
backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson
team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer, learn more.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at
Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that
by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation,
which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all
backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson
team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer,
learn more.
Primary country and city: Saudi Arabia (SA) || Saudi Arabia : Riyadh : Riyadh
Req ID: 715041
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