NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 15 hours ago
Senior Account Executive - AI Solutions
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead client engagement efforts with a focus on delivering AI-powered solutions to telecommunications providers. This role requires a telecom industry insider who understands operations and the impact of AI and automation on business. The Senior Account Executive will act as a strategic advisor to major telecom accounts, driving AI use case development and solution adoption.
Responsibilities
Act as the strategic advisor and primary client contact for major telecom accounts across the U.S., with a focus on AI use case development and solution adoption
Leverage your deep understanding of telecom networks, systems, and operations to identify where AI and data-driven solutions can deliver measurable impact (e.g., network optimization, predictive maintenance, fraud detection)
Collaborate with recruiters and AI solution architects to deliver skilled talent and tailored AI solutions to telecom clients
Drive client discovery sessions to uncover operational pain points and articulate how AI can address them
Build and sustain senior-level relationships within telecom organizations, from engineering to the C-suite
Translate technical hiring needs and business goals into strategic talent and AI services engagements
Stay up to date on AI/ML trends and apply that knowledge to client conversations and strategic planning
Travel as needed to support client engagements and relationship development
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in telecom, including at least 5 years as a Senior Manager or Director in a technical function (e.g., network planning, RF engineering, cloud operations)
Must have experience working with and selling technologies like Big Data, IoT, and AI/ML
Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure and systems, including legacy and next-gen technologies
Previous hiring experience for technical teams; comfortable advising on talent acquisition strategies
Telecom experience with companies like T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or major OEMs is strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field required
Preferred
MBA or experience in a consultative or client-facing role preferred
Benefits
Uncapped Commission Plan
Health, dental & vision benefits
15 Days Vacation + 5 Days Sick Time
8 Paid Holidays + 4 Personal Days of Significance
1 paid week of •Moments that Matter – for when life happens!•
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company laptop
Cell Phone + WiFi Reimbursement
Employee Discount Programs
Volunteer Hours
Company
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
As part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and telecom engineering solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks.
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