Parallel Wireless · 1 month ago
Sales Director, Pacific region (PNG)
Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. They are seeking a Sales Director/ Customer Executive who will be accountable for driving order intake, revenue, and margin for Radio Access products and solutions across the Pacific region.
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Responsibilities
Lead as a personal contributor to open new opportunities in the Radio Access sales, including orders, revenue, and margin
Define and implement go-to-market strategies to accelerate and get a breakthrough and gain footprint and market share from traditional/Incumbent vendors
Establish and maintain C-level customer relationships with MNOs and relevant local government entities across Pacific region
Coordinate full sales cycle in collaboration with regional Leader, pre-sales, product line management, and delivery team to ensure gaining order
Provide strategic technical consultancy, influencing customer roadmap alignment with Parallel Wireless RAN solutions
Lead competitive positioning, gathering market intelligence, competitor analysis to shape market strategy and increase wallet share
Drive and coach a matrixed team, monitor pipeline via CRM tools), and drive discipline around forecasting and conversion rates
Represent Parallel Wireless in commercial negotiations, tenders, industry events, and operator forums
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of local experience selling as personal contributor to local MNOs, with quota carrying sales -preferably in Radio Access Networks, telecom solution
Proven record of sales success across Pacific region, with complex multi-stakeholder account management and negotiation
Strong technical comprehension of RAN technologies - especially Macro radios, Massive MIMO, O‑RAN etc…
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Excellent communication/presentation skills and stakeholder influencing abilities
Ability to travel in between the region countries up to ~50% of time
Bachelor's or master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or technical certifications an advantage
Preferred
Deep understanding and active C-Level relationship with regional MNOs and telecom ecosystems
Capability to shape consultative, solution-led selling engagements that integrate e2e service offerings
Experience with Systems and tools and processes to enhance productivity and better internal reporting/forecasting
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Company
Parallel Wireless
Parallel Wireless designs and maintains cellular networks.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.84M2018-01-01Series A
2016-02-25Debt Financing· $8.84M
2014-01-01Seed
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