CNS Presales Solution Architect


Job Description

  • You will be working as a part of the CNS Sales support team, reporting to Head of CNS Sales, and acting as main business interface towards the CUs. We are looking for a strong and passionate profile, capable of operating in multicultural environment and developing relationships with Customer Unit (CU) Sales and CU Presales teams. In our ideal candidate, we value a healthy mix of diverse work experiences as well as curiosity and understanding of technical and commercial aspects of the CNS service area.

What you will do:

  • Responsible for CNS presales in the MA/CU and develop CNS business to meet the financial targets.
  • Understand the operator strategy and pain points and how to turn this into business opportunities for Ericsson CNS services
  • Develop the CU CNS strategy and account plans
  • Work closely and align with KAMs, CU presales teams, Service Line and CU Delivery.
  • Proactively support the KAMs in customer engagements with highly relevant offerings and value argumentation.
  • Develop proposals including services and software from CNS, prepare RFQ responses for CNS tenders (SoW, scoping, costing, pricing, T&C, etc.)
  • In BCSS, work closely with SA Optimize, as well as corresponding global delivery units (SCUs/SDUs)
  • Drive thought leadership (e.g. operator strategy for best performing networks, value argumentation & sales innovation), share best practices and facilitate collaboration across MA and with BA.

The skills you bring:

  • 7-10 years’ experience of selling and delivering CNS services.
  • Strong knowledge of Transport, MW & IPRAN Design and/or Core (CS, PS, 5GC, E2E Optimization).
  • Willingness and ability to learn new competence in different domains.
  • excellent knowledge of one or more of Ericsson’s offerings and portfolio items in the above domains
  • Knowledge of presales process and tools (Premium Proposal, Salesforce etc…)
  • Business understanding and financial acumen.
  • Customer understanding and business development mindset.
  • Proven multi-cultural relationship management experience.
  • Proven negotiation experience and ability to influence customers.
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to create and maintain relationships within BA, CU Sales and Presales and delivery organizations.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Ericsson on jobs.ericsson.com to apply


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