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Vodafone

Solution Sales Specialist

Vodafone, Topeka, Kansas, United States

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Solution Sales Specialist – Vodafone US Inc. Location: West Coast, USA

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Role Purpose To provide pre‑sales technical support to customers on an outbound basis across Domestic, International, & Partner Markets in the United States.

Role Accountabilities

Design Global Enterprise customer solutions based on Vodafone products and services

Win Global Enterprise Customer confidence in professional abilities and support the inbound account team in gaining Global Enterprise Customer agreement to proceed with Vodafone’s proposals

Prepare solution and service descriptions as input for customer tender documents (RfI, RfP, etc)

Define trial programs in agreement with the Account Managers and the Global Enterprise Customer

Collaborate with Customer Project Managers and Technical resources

Lead discussions with Global Enterprise customers on technical solution design

Evaluate and document the Global Enterprise Customer’s technical infrastructure with which Vodafone’s solutions will be integrated

Assist Global Account Managers and National Account Managers in identifying and scoping of sales leads for Vodafone products and services

Assist the Account Managers in assessing cost requirements to assist to price setting

Engage with Vodafone’s internal departments (Customer Solutions, Products and Services, Regional Heads, Technical Specialists, Service Fulfilment Team) to confirm that the proposed solution can be supported

Engage with Service Fulfilment Team to build the customer support model and present it in a standardized format, following international quality guidelines (e.g. ITIL methodology). Agree critical success criteria to assure delivery of support infrastructure during trials and/or operational phase

Work with the Program Manager to agree handover of design for implementation by the Service Fulfilment team

Work closely with Band OpCo Product Management and leverage them as 2nd Level Support

Run Workshops / Innovation sessions to help customers develop strategies using Vodafone services

Document Global Enterprise customer requirements in standardized format and perform GAP analysis as compared to Vodafone’s standard products & services offer / capability

Run customer‑facing presentations, workshops in person or remotely on Vodafone’s products and services

Assess the satisfaction of Global Enterprise Customers, colleagues, OpCos and Partner Managers with regard to the Solution Design approach, capturing lessons learned and sharing these with the Solution Sales and Technical Support Teams to drive improvements in our approach to technical Solution Sales and Solution Design

Essential

5yrs+ Technical Sales experience

Technical University Degree

Extensive experience in telecoms/IT design with proven technical co‑ordination

Experience in change management in a technological context

Team player, strong influence and relationship management skills

A self‑starter with a determination to succeed, balanced with appropriate tact and diplomacy

Fluent in English

In‑Depth Knowledge

Fixed data communication technologies [including SD‑WAN, MPLS, IP VPN technologies]

Voice communication technologies [including IPT, NGN, IN, SIP etc…]

High Level Understanding

Mobile data communication technologies [All available Spectrums including 5G, Managed/Secure Mobility]

Cloud, Cyber Security & Managed Services

Unified Communications solutions

Business development skills – unlocking the opportunity based on customers’ business requirements

Desired

Ability to lead in high‑growth, high‑uncertainty environments

Ability to work in an international and distributed virtual team

Excellent Customer relationship management skills with ability to interact at Director level

Strong communication and decision making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests

Strong commercial understanding and proven track record of delivery

Proven problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to influence others

Key Performance Indicators

Assist Account Managers in identifying and scoping of sales leads for complex voice and data solutions

Demonstrate ROI benefits to customers using Vodafone’s products and services

Inputs (solution and service descriptions, value propositions) for customer tender documents

Ensure that the proposed solutions fit with the Vodafone Global Service Customer’s technical requirements

Annual AOV target of €6M

Proactively participates in a Regional/National, multi‑competence team of Vodafone and third‑parties of typically 10 resources without direct line‑manager mandate

Compensation Range Base salary range is $102,080 – $140,000 / yr. TTC includes commission. Commission details TBD.

Additional Benefits

Annual leave: 17 days + 9 national holidays

Public Service: 2 days/year

Pregnancy/Parental leave: 16 weeks fully paid, followed by 24 weeks return to work transition

Retirement/401(k): 1:1 matching from Vodafone up to 6% of your contribution

Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments

Additional discounts: Fitness Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace… We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Not a perfect fit? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly. We are passionate about Inclusion for All.

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Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

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