The Role
This global digital business are looking for an Account Manager for their Network Business for the MENA region.
Position Responsibilities:
• Sales & Marketing activities in the fields of Telecom Network Infrastructure Business (WIMAX, LTE etc.) and Set Top Box Business (Satellite, Cable, IP and convergence) in Middle East and Africa.
• Developing and implementing strategic and tactical sales & marketing plan for major telecommunication operators and broadcasting companies.
• Deals with implementation and execution of the contracted telecom projects.
• Responsible for all activities related to researching and implementing market strategy and achieving marketing targets.
• Specific responsibilities include business and market development; market research and planning; strategic approach for promotion and advertising; strategic liaison with key decision makers of telecom companies and broadcasting companies.
• Set up the strategies, tactics in the fields of telecommunication systems towards major telecom Carriers in MEA
• Liaison with key decision makers to ensure all telecommunication systems products developed by Samsung are launched successfully in MEA.
• Identify new opportunities: channels to sell our products and strategic partnership.
Requirements
• Minimum three years of Telecommunication Systems Industry and/or set top box business in MEA market (less than ten years of total career experience)
• Account management experience with Telecommunication network infrastructure targeting major MEA telecom operators and broadcasting companies.
• Must be fluent in English as well as Arabic. Other language capability is plus.
• Working knowledge in wireless telecom (especially WIMAX and LTE), set top box and PBX.
• Experiences which have achieved wireless telecom projects in MEA region.
• Good working relationship and/or personal network with MEA telecom carriers, broadcasting companies, and distributors of telecom products.
• Exceptional project management, communication, strategic thinking and implementation skills demonstrated through experience in leading cross-functional teams.
