Ericsson

Strategic Partner Manager

Ericsson • $108K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in partnership management or business development
  • Strong knowledge of wireless networking technologies including Private 5G and SD-WAN/SASE
  • Proficient in contract negotiation and financial modeling
  • Ability to thrive in uncertain, evolving business environments
  • Experience with C-level engagement and indirect leadership strategies

Responsibilities

  • Establish relationships with senior leaders at partner organizations
  • Champion partnerships through contract negotiation and closure
  • Create and execute strategic partnership plans
  • Drive partner enablement through training on the Ericsson portfolio
  • Build joint business opportunities via proactive customer engagement
  • Engage in tripartite customer interactions focusing on key accounts
  • Plan and execute joint marketing activities with partner organizations
  • Identify and nurture new strategic partnership opportunities

Benefits

  • Subsidized nationwide PPO medical benefits with low-deductible options
  • 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation plus personal and sick time
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental leave at full pay
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and additional wellness benefits
Full Job Description
This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week at the Ericsson office located in Plano, Texas and relocation is not offered for this position.
  • Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.


  • About this opportunity

    We are currently looking for a dedicated and savvy individual to join our dynamic team at Ericsson as a Strategic Partner Account Manager. This role is an exciting opportunity to collaboratively generate value through strategic partnerships and unlock strategic and large multinational enterprise segment. The scope is hybrid, combining responsibility for the United States as well as Global and includes Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions complete portfolio. Responsibilities will involve managing and developing partner relationship, growing share of mind with partners in their global and regional teams, growing number of skilled employees in the partner organization that are certified on Ericsson Enterprise portfolio and growing joint business, identifying potential new partnerships, initiating and developing these relationships, all the while focusing on achieving partnership objectives. As a Strategic Partner Account Manager, you will embody and promote the professionalism, unity, and integrity of the Ericsson brand, acting as the primary point of contact for our Partners.

    What you will do

    • Establish relationship with senior leaders and key stakeholders in the prioritized partners' organizations to gain mindshare
    • Champion partner agreement negotiation and closure
    • Create and execute strategic plans to develop these relationships
    • Drive partner enablement, training and certifications to build skilled resource pool on Ericsson Enterprise Portfolio
    • Build joint funnel through proactive customer engagements and supporting RFx responses
    • Ensure tripartite end customer engagement throughout partner/customer engagement; with a priority on high profile incumbent customers
    • Plan and execute joint marketing activities with the prioritized partners
    • Actively manage partnership strategy to accommodate the evolving needs of the business.
    • Identify and nurture new potential strategic partners
    • Serve as a role model of Ericsson values, fostering a culture of unity and integrity among partners.


    The skills you bring

    • Market Analysis and Strategic Planning
    • Wireless networking technical know-how
    • Financial Modelling and business planning
    • Business Risk Management
    • Contract Negotiation
    • Business Coaching and Indirect Leadership
    • Business Development and Partnering


    Skills and experience

    Successful candidate should have a good level of understanding of Private 5G, Neutral Host, WWAN and SD-WAN/SASE offerings, but also be able to quickly learn new offerings as Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions portfolio may expand. Candidate must be able to thrive in uncertainty as Global and Strategic Enterprise partner practice is under establishment and support infrastructure is being put in place. Candidate should be able to go beyond formal job description to get things done, diligent team player in the international cross-functional teams, be accustomed to engaging at C-level, comfortable to enable sell through partners.

    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.

    Primary country and city: United States (US) || Hybrid: Plano, Texas

    Job details: Partner Account Manager

    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.

    Variable Compensation Plan:This role includes the opportunity for sales commissions as a part of the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Variable Compensation Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance against sales targets and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules may 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.

    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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    $232.3 billion
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