Ericsson

Customer Solutions Director

Ericsson$157K — $205K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 8+ years in the telecom software industry, specializing in BSS/OSS
  • Experience in presales or solution consulting with Tier-1 or Tier-2 Communications Service Providers
  • Strong knowledge of telecom networks and IT systems, including cloud-native architectures
  • Proven ability to support complex product deals and customer interactions through solution design

Responsibilities

  • Partner with customer units to identify BOS product opportunities and craft winning strategies
  • Lead technical aspects of complex deals, covering discovery and solution design
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations and proof-of-concepts to showcase BOS capabilities
  • Coordinate thorough RFP/RFI responses that detail solutions and integrations
  • Collaborate with teams to align product solutions with customer needs and portfolio strategy

Benefits

  • Health benefits with customizable coverage options
  • Retirement and savings programs with company matching contributions
  • 18 days of vacation, personal days, and additional holidays
  • Paid maternity and parental leave at full salary
  • Access to various wellness programs and educational assistance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly driven and customer-focused Customer Solutions Director - BOS Products to support Business & Operations Systems (BOS) product-led opportunities across Market Area Americas. This senior individual contributor role focuses on customer-facing deal support, BOS product and portfolio positioning, solution design, demonstrations, RFP/RFI responses, and value-based selling of our BOS software offerings. The primary goal is to help win new product business, accelerate deal velocity, and ensure our BOS product solutions are clearly articulated and differentiated for both current and prospective customers. The role will work across one or more of the following strategic areas: Autonomous Networks, Intent-Driven BSS and Monetization, Core Commerce, Services and Autonomous Operations, and AI and Analytics. This position reports to the Head of Americas BOS PreSales and will collaborate closely with Customer Units, Client Executives, Product Line teams, and BOS domain experts to drive high-quality, product-centric engagements throughout the sales cycle. What you will do: • Partner with regional Customer Units, account teams, and BOS Client Executives to qualify BOS product opportunities and define winning solution strategies • Lead the technical and solution aspects of complex BOS product deals, including discovery, requirement analysis, solution design, and architecture alignment • Prepare and deliver compelling product demonstrations, roadmap briefings, and proof-of-concepts that clearly articulate BOS product capabilities and business value • Own and coordinate responses to product-focused RFPs/RFIs, including solution descriptions, feature coverage, deployment models, and integration approaches • Collaborate with MACS BOS domains (Monetization, Orchestration, Core Commerce, Data & Analytics, and Services) and Product Line teams to shape product-based solutions that align with portfolio strategy and customer needs • Translate customer business and technical requirements into end-to-end BOS product solutions that leverage cloud-native architectures, automation, and data-driven capabilities • Lead value-based selling by preparing clear value propositions and customer-specific narratives, including business cases, TCO/ROI analyses, and outcome-based stories tailored to different stakeholder groups • Ensure sales readiness for BOS products by contributing to playbooks, demo environments, reference architectures, and knowledge-sharing sessions for customer-facing teams • Provide structured feedback from opportunities and customer interactions into portfolio and roadmap discussions, influencing BOS product evolution and go-to-market assets • Act as a trusted advisor to customer technical and business stakeholders on BOS product strategy, architecture choices, and modernization paths • Support handover to delivery and customer success teams, ensuring product solution intent, scope, and commitments are clearly documented and understood internally The skills you bring: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or related field • 8+ years of experience in the telecom software industry, with solid expertise in BSS/OSS and related telco IT domains • Demonstrated experience in presales, solution consulting, or solution architecture roles focused on software products for Tier-1 or Tier-2 Communications Service Providers • Strong understanding of telecom networks, IT systems, cloud-native architectures, 5G/IoT, AI/automation, Autonomous Networks, and digital transformation • Proven track record supporting complex, multi-stakeholder product deals, including RFP/RFI responses, solution design, and customer workshops • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex product capabilities into clear, customer-relevant business value • Strong commercial awareness and comfort working closely with sales teams on pricing, licensing models, and deal structuring • Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with customer architects, engineers, and business leaders • Collaborative mindset with experience working across cross-functional and geographically distributed teams • High level of ownership, initiative, and structured problem-solving skills in fast-paced and dynamic environments • Passion for customer success, innovation, and long-term value creation through differentiated BOS product solutions • Prior experience with Ericsson BOS portfolio or with leading telecom software providers is desirable Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Toronto (Country/ City) Job details: Technical & Solution Sales Support (CHG) 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 offered 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 • Ontario: $157,000 - $205,800 Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (STV): 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 offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.

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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