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Ericsson

Partner Account Manager(7)

Reading On-site 5-10 yrs exp Telecommunications 106,838 employees
Channel SalesDirect SalesPartner Relationship ManagementRevenue GrowthWireless Networking

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of successful regional or channel sales experience, ideally in wireless networking, IT infrastructure, or SaaS. Candidates should demonstrate success in direct and channel-led sales, partner enablement, relationship-building, forecasting, CRM use, and cross-functional work, and be willing to travel in the UK and occasionally internationally.

Job Description

Grow with us

About The Role

As a Partner Sales Executive for the UK, you will be responsible for driving sales of our enterprise-grade wireless solutions through a combination of direct customer engagement and indirect channel partnerships. This dual-focus role requires both strategic relationship-building and hands-on sales execution. You will develop and expand partnerships with resellers, distributors, and cellular carriers while also engaging directly with enterprise customers to understand their connectivity needs. Your success will be measured by regional revenue growth, partner enablement, and market expansion in one of our most strategically important regions.

Join our Team

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive partner and direct sales activities within the UK region, meeting revenue, margin, and growth targets.
  • Identify, recruit, and develop channel partners aligned with the company’s enterprise wireless solutions growth strategy.
  • Build strong, productive relationships with key personnel at partner organizations and enterprise customers.
  • Train, coach, and support partner and carrier sales teams to ensure effective positioning and selling of enterprise wireless solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (inside sales, marketing, support, and operations) to fulfill customer and partner expectations.
  • Track and manage pipeline, forecast accurately, and report sales performance against goals.
  • Execute co-marketing campaigns and represent the company at regional trade shows and industry events.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of successful experience in regional or channel sales, ideally in wireless networking, IT infrastructure, or SaaS.
  • Proven ability to drive revenue through both direct sales and channel-led models.
  • Strong communicator with demonstrated skills in building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
  • Experience mentoring or enabling sales teams and partners; ability to work across time zones and functions.
  • High business acumen with solid planning, forecasting, and CRM discipline.
  • Self-starter with a growth mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasionally internationally.

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || London

Req ID: 794474

Education

Bachelor Degree

Skills

Channel SalesDirect SalesPartner Relationship ManagementRevenue GrowthWireless NetworkingEnterprise SalesPartner RecruitmentSales EnablementSales Training and CoachingPipeline ManagementSales ForecastingCRM DisciplineCross-Functional CollaborationCo-MarketingStakeholder InfluenceBusiness Planning

About Ericsson

The future of mobile isn’t on the horizon, it’s happening now. At Ericsson, we’re building the foundation for an open network ecosystem where industries, developers, and enterprises thrive. The convergence of 5G, AI, cloud, and network APIs isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a transformation that is redefining industries and enhancing everyday life. Open, programmable networks are enabling real-time innovation and unlocking new business models across the globe. Imagine a world where developers can dynamically access network capabilities on demand, where enterprises don’t just use connectivity but shape it. This isn’t a distant vision, it’s the ecosystem we’re creating today. Collaboration fuels everything we do. By working across industries, we’re designing a future where connectivity isn’t just seamless. It’s intelligent, programmable, and transformative. The shift is happening. Are you part of it?

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