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As the powerhouse in the communications industry, we at Nokia Siemens Networks aim to become the global leader in fixed mobile convergence.
Nokia Siemens Networks is looking for suitable qualified persons to fill the following positions.
1. ACCOUNT MANAGER
As Account Manager at Nokia Siemens Networks, you are responsible for the creation and development of profitable customer relations with a regional customer covering markets of Kenya & Uganda.You will be working as a key team player within a busy Telecommunications project team in Nairobi, Kenya.
THE JOB
- Responsible for creation of account strategy & win plans
- Responsible for identifying strategic new business and opportunities
- Influences business strategy to maximize new opportunities & creates new business concepts in a profitable way
- Researches market conditions to determine potential sales of a product. Monitors competitor activity and performance.
- Negotiate packages of the Offers independently
The ideal candidate should have;
- Engineering Degree / MBA with typically 8-12 years relevant experience
- Understanding of East Africa telecom market (players, regulatory aspects, etc.)
- Experience in establishing and managing customer relationships at middle / senior levels in the Customer Account
- Ability to display creativity & innovation and challenge mindsets out of the box thinking
- Right attitude to work in a challenging and dynamic environment
- Should have decision making abilities and capability to evaluate options and solutions
- Account Management skills (getting and analyzing customer's requirements for offer preparation and contract negotiations)
- Value based consultative selling
- Conflict management skills, Presentation skills. Project management skills.
- Customer Oriented, Drive for Results, Communication Skills, Conviction & Courage, Ability to work in a matrix environment
THE JOB
- Support in reporting, controlling and planning of all Customer Team related financials
- Check cash inflow, due date extension, credit checks for the Customer Team
- Reconciling cash-in with banks and internal accounting for the Customer Team
- Providing financial support in the sales and delivery processes
- Provides inputs to the assets in the Customer Team
The ideal candidate should have;
- Bachelor degree in accounting and Finance
- Perfectly spoken and written English
- SAP knowledge and experience
- Ability to travel
- 4-6 years of relevant work experience preferably with the Telecommunication Industry
- Be a team player with good communication skills
- Highly motivated and hands on person
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
- Flexible and Open minded
- Customer Oriented, Drive for Results, Conviction & Courage
- Ability to work in a matrix environment
Applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae, a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.
All communications relating to applications for this position should be send to: recruitment @ careerdirections.co.ke
Applications should be received by 15th January 2009.
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