What you will do:
Lead sales and business development strategy for Open RAN solutions across Africa
Build, manage, and convert a strong telecom sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets
Own the full sales cycle: opportunity qualification, technical coordination, proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure
Expand market share and strengthen regional presence within Africa's telecom ecosystem
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), telecom operators, and technology partners
Collaborate closely with the MEA sales team to ensure regional alignment and coordinated growth strategy
Support customer field engagements and oversee both new customer acquisition and account expansion
Partner with technical and customer support teams to ensure high service quality and customer satisfaction
Provide strategic insights on market trends, competitive landscape, and customer requirements within the African telecom market
Essential experience:
8+ years of telecommunications sales experience, preferably in mobile networks or network infrastructure
3+ years of direct Africa / MEA regional sales experience with established industry relationships
Proven success closing enterprise deals with MNOs and telecom operators
Strong understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile network technologies
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales quotas and revenue targets
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc) or equivalent qualification
Strong professional recommendations and customer references
Preferred experience:
Experience selling Open RAN / O-RAN solutions
Knowledge of radio access networks (RAN), core networks, and telecom infrastructure vendors
Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder telecom procurement cycle