Ericsson

Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer

Ericsson$320K — $400K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in leadership roles within strategy, commercial management, and business development, particularly in technology
  • At least 5 years in a P&L-owning or executive-level position
  • Experience developing and executing business strategies in fast-paced technology environments
  • Expertise in deal structuring, contract negotiation, and commercial risk management
  • Proven ability to scale business development functions and drive revenue growth
  • Strong influencing skills across complex, matrixed organizations
  • High commercial acumen with financial literacy, especially in margin and ROI

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead BEWS's business strategy, turning insights into actionable plans
  • Align commercial activities with strategic priorities across various segments
  • Lead strategic planning in conjunction with senior leadership
  • Evaluate market entry and partnership options to strengthen competitive position
  • Own the complete commercial strategy, including pricing and contract terms
  • Drive visibility on commercial performance through metrics and analyses
  • Forge and maintain relationships with key customers and industry partners

Benefits

  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Minimum of 15 vacation days, 11 holidays, and 80 sick hours annually
  • Paid maternity and parental leave at full salary
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and mobile therapy options
Full Job Description
About This Opportunity:

BEWS is looking for an executive who has built and led commercial organizations at scale - and is ready to do it again at a pivotal moment in our growth journey.

This is a newly scoped, expanded role that reflects both the commercial ambition and strategic horizon of where BEWS is headed. Head of Strategy, Commercial Management and Business Development will report directly to the SVP and Head of BEWS, with full accountability for long term business strategy, commercial management, and business development.

This is not a role for someone who manages commercial activity. This is a role for an executive who shapes where the business goes - and builds the commercial engine to get it there.

This leader will define how BEWS competes, grows, and wins - bringing coherence and velocity to how we pursue, price, negotiate, and close complex enterprise opportunities, while opening the doors to new customers, partners, and markets that accelerate our next phase of growth

What You Will Do

Strategy

  • Define and lead the business strategy for BEWS, translating market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and portfolio positioning into a clear and executable roadmap
  • Understand strategic priorities across geographies, customer segments, and product lines - and align commercial and business development efforts accordingly
  • Lead strategic planning cycles in partnership with the SVP and cross-functional leadership, ensuring the business is always positioned ahead of market shifts
  • Evaluate and recommend strategic options - including market entry, partnerships, portfolio evolution, and investment priorities - that strengthen BEWS's competitive position


Commercial Leadership

  • Own the end-to-end commercial strategy for BEWS, including deal structure, pricing frameworks, contract governance, and terms management across all regions
  • Partner with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Product to ensure commercial decisions are aligned with business priorities and risk appetite
  • Establish commercial policies, approval frameworks, and guardrails that enable speed without sacrificing margin or compliance
  • Lead commercial reviews of strategic and high-value deals, providing guidance and escalation support to regional teams
  • Drive commercial performance visibility - tracking win rates, deal health, margin trends, and contract outcomes across the business


Business Development

  • Define and execute a business development strategy that expands BEWS's customer base, partner ecosystem, and addressable market
  • Identify and pursue strategic partnerships, channel opportunities, and market adjacencies aligned with BEWS's portfolio
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers, industry partners, and channel stakeholders
  • Lead or support responses to strategic RFPs, large-scale bids, and competitive pursuits that require executive commercial engagement
  • Represent BEWS externally at industry forums, customer engagements, and partner events


Executive Partnership

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP and Head of BEWS on strategic direction, commercial risks, and growth opportunities
  • Prepare and present strategy reviews, commercial performance readouts, and business development pipeline updates for senior leadership and the broader Ericsson group
  • Translate complex commercial and market data into clear, executive-ready narratives that inform decisions at the highest levels of the organization


The Skills You Bring

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership across strategy, commercial management, and business development - including at least 5 years in a P&L-owning or executive-level role in the technology industry
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategy in a complex, fast-moving enterprise technology environment
  • Deep expertise in complex deal structuring, contract negotiation, and commercial risk management
  • Proven track record of building and scaling business development functions - opening new markets, closing strategic partnerships, and driving measurable revenue impact
  • Experience leading strategic planning processes and translating strategy into operational priorities and resource decisions
  • Ability to operate across a globally matrixed organization, influencing without direct authority and aligning diverse stakeholders across functions and regions
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex strategy and commercial insight clearly and credibly to senior leadership, boards, and external partners
  • High commercial acumen paired with financial literacy - comfortable owning margin, cost of sale, and deal ROI conversations


What happens once you apply?

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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

The salary range for this position is $320,000 to $400,000.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.

Your Time

Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
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Size
101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
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