Head Of Enterprise Emea
Ericsson
Nairobi | Full Time | ICT / Telecommunication
Closing in 1 week from now
What you will do
- Position Ericsson as a trusted technology and thought leader for critical infrastructure and industrial enterprise clients.
- Shape and communicate the industry vision, innovation trends, and strategic value propositions for ports, airports, mining, and oil & gas operations.
- Lead participation in regional and country-level utilities conferences, trade shows, and industry events, representing Ericsson with authority.
- Deliver compelling narratives around industrial digitalization, automation, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
- Define and execute the Go-To-Market Strategy for Enterprise in EMEA, aligned with sector-specific priorities and regional dynamics.
- Drive business development, from opportunity identification to early shaping and qualification.
- Lead regional ecosystem assessments, mapping key stakeholders, competitors and technology providers.
- Identify, validate and onboard relevant ecosystem partners, including industrial technology providers, system integrators, and consulting partners.
- Set short-term and long-term strategic priorities to guide growth, investments, and positioning.
- Influence industrial customer visions, roadmaps, and procurement strategies through thought leadership.
- Support Customer Units in Europe with lead development, funnel acceleration, opportunity shaping and support during key engagements and executive dialogues.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior executives, operational leaders, regulators, and technology partners.
- Navigate complex procurement, regulatory, and operational frameworks across EMEA.
- Support sales teams in commercial strategy and deal structuring by helping define competitive business models, guiding negotiations, interpreting procurement processes, and providing techno-commercial value argumentation for major bids
- Work closely with the Solution team to align technology offerings and solutions with industrial requirements, ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
- support Market Area marketing and communications activities, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging for the Enterprise segment.
- Gather, develop and share best practices across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Support internal enablement and capability-building initiatives across regional teams.
The Skills You Bring
- 10+ years in business development, strategy, or program leadership for industrial enterprises or critical infrastructure within EMEA or multinational markets.
- Deep understanding of Ports, Airports, Mining, and Oil & Gas sectors, including operational, regulatory, and technology challenges.
- Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive complex, multi-stakeholder opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience in industrial digitalization, automation, or critical operations solutions, and participation in regional sector events.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills, with strong cultural awareness across EMEA.
- Established network across industrial operators, regulators, technology providers, system integrators, and consulting partners, with the ability to leverage relationships to advance strategic initiatives.
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