Technical Account Manager at Nokia

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Position: Technical Account Manager-000000134343
Primary Location: NG-Lagos
Organization: Sales & Marketing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Experienced
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Description
This position will report to the Director of Regional Technical Sales.
Our culture is founded on openness, collaboration and honesty, with colleagues who are brilliant in their field, resilient, and above all, strive for the best. One team, where everyone makes a difference and everyone is heard. We care. Even in tough times.
We are driven by a better tomorrow, not just by past success. We make great products and services for millions of people, positively improving their daily lives. We are on a path where simplicity and “thinking big” can lead to great things.
Technical Sales, an integral part of the Sales and Marketing Organization within Nokia enables sales of devices by localizing products and leading technical engagement with customers. We are seeking a Technical Account Manager to execute our strategy towards expansion of key markets. Successful candidate will be a proactive team player in their local area sales and marketing organization and be responsible for the following:
CUSTOMIZE PRODUCTS TO MEET MOBILE OPERATORS’ AND LOCAL SALES’ NEEDS

• Customization of Production Software and sales package capability development
• Creation of local profitable variants on-time

ENABLE SALES BY VERIFYING PRODUCTS LOCALLY AND ACQUIRING REQUIRED APPROVALS

• Obtain Mobile Operator technical approvals and local regulatory certifications as required
• In-country testing and Mobile Operator compliance documentation

TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATION IN LOCAL SALES & MARKETING ORGANIZATION

• Assist sales and account managers with technology sell-in.
• Consolidate local and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• 3 to 5 years of relevant mobile industry experience where they have operated with minimal supervision.
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science
• Willingness to travel 15% to 30% in a month
• Strong foundation in testing methodologies and user experience testing is a must
• Strong communication (verbal and written) plus presentation skills is a must
• Be strongly familiar with Internet protocols and Cellular technologies (3G, LTE)
• Knowledge on Qualcomm and Windows Phone related tools is a plus.

Mode of Application: Follow this link to apply

Application Deadline: Feb 25, 2014, 8:59:00 PM