Account Manager – OpenRAN, Africa

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🕒 March 31

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Parallel Wireless

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2012

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

Telecommunications • Hardware

Parallel Wireless is a technology company that pioneers innovative wireless infrastructure solutions through its OpenRAN technology. The company focuses on providing cost-effective and flexible wireless networks covering all generations from 2G to 5G. Parallel Wireless aims to facilitate mobile operators by delivering coverage in urban, suburban, and rural areas while enhancing capacity and performance using cloud-native and software-driven approaches. Through their OpenRAN technology, they are able to deploy macro, massive MIMO, and small cell networks, offering advanced 5G capabilities and supporting easy technology migration and upgrades. Known for reducing complexities and operational costs, Parallel Wireless enables dynamic and automated network management and analytics. Their mission involves driving modern wireless solutions that ensure widespread and equal access to advanced connectivity worldwide.

📋 Description

• Lead sales and business development strategy for Open RAN solutions across Africa. • Build, manage, and convert a strong telecom sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets. • Own the full sales cycle: opportunity qualification, technical coordination, proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure. • Expand market share and strengthen regional presence within Africa’s telecom ecosystem. • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), telecom operators, and technology partners. • Collaborate closely with the MEA sales team to ensure regional alignment and coordinated growth strategy. • Support customer field engagements and oversee both new customer acquisition and account expansion. • Partner with technical and customer support teams to ensure high service quality and customer satisfaction. • Provide strategic insights on market trends, competitive landscape, and customer requirements within the African telecom market.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of telecommunications sales experience, preferably in mobile networks or network infrastructure. • 3+ years of direct Africa / MEA regional sales experience with established industry relationships. • Proven success closing enterprise deals with MNOs and telecom operators. • Strong understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile network technologies. • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales quotas and revenue targets. • Bachelor’s degree (Bsc) or equivalent qualification.

🏖️ Benefits

• Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. • We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. • We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. • We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.