Optical Network Business Development Consultant At Nokia

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
(Why does this job exist?)
Manages and creates optical network Portfolio solutions for CEWA customers
Trusted technical solutions advisor for the account in those countries.
Support customer designs/solutions
RFP network design
Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions and associated platforms in customers networks

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS
Manages and creates optical network portfolio solutions
Trusted technical solutions advisor for the accounts
Support customer designs/solutions
RFP network design
Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions
Provides roadmap updates
Deep technical optical network/Solution knowledge
Manages customer requirements towards the optics ION RBC
Provides/Collects competitive updates/information
Manages new product introduction
Product RFP owner for optics
Positions/pro-actively pushes products
Continuously seek for new applications that can be addressed with the product and/or solution
Provides powerpoint solution presentations
Influences customers architectures/network evolutions

CONSTRAINTS
(What issues make the job holder's work difficult? What limitations are imposed on the job holder? Please cover all major issues).
Requests for support material maybe required in short timescales enforced by the customer so time management skills are vital
The job requires a very good view of customers’ network architectures and practices and therefore must understand a customer operational processes and confidentiality concerns
ENVIRONMENT
(What are the conditions the jobholder is required to work under? This should include physical and social conditions (e.g. constant telephone interruptions, pressure periods, working as part of a team etc.)
Because the role is an integral part of the MEA ION RBC, the ability to work as part of a distributed team is critical.
A flexible approach to work, especially when communicating