Nokia Nigeria Job Vacancy for a Technical Account Manager in Lagos

⏲ Feb 2, 2014, 11:22 AM
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Nokia Nigeria Research Center (NRC) is chartered with exploring new frontiers for mobility, solving scientific challenges to transform the converging Internet and communications industries. Our teams are strategically located worldwide to collaborate with leading universities and research institutes in the mode of Open Innovation.
NRC has been exploring and developing mobile technologies for over 25 years. We have a variety of personal and technical backgrounds, but we are all researching topics related to the future of mobility in the merging physical and digital worlds. Read more of us at http://research.nokia.com/

On African continent NRC is present at selected regional hubs and NRC focuses on understanding the unique needs of the African mobile phone user and creates concepts and visions to fulfill these needs. NRC is working e.g. with University of Nairobi (Kenya) and University of Cape Town (South Africa) to solve the unique African language, cultural, educational and infrastructure challenges that can all be improved through mobile technologies.

Nokia Nigeria is recruiting for the Position of:

Job Title: Technical Account Manager
Ref No: 000000134343
Location: Lagos

Qualifications
An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

3 to 5 years of relevant mobile industry experience where they have operated with minimal supervision.
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science
Willingness to travel 15% to 30% in a month
Strong foundation in testing methodologies and user experience testing is a must
Strong communication (verbal and written) plus presentation skills is a must
Be strongly familiar with Internet protocols and Cellular technologies (3G, LTE)
Knowledge on Qualcomm and Windows Phone related tools is a plus.

Job Description
Nokia is committed to connecting people to what matters to them, giving them the power to make the most of every moment, everywhere, anytime. At Nokia, you have a personal opportunity in an inspiring environment to make a global difference. Build a career that you will be proud of. Go on an adventure every day. Help shape a new era in the mobile industry. It’s your world. This is your moment to shape it.

Technical Sales, an integral part of the Sales and Marketing Organization within Nokia enables sales of devices by localizing products and leading technical engagement with customers. We are seeking a Technical Account Manager to execute our strategy towards expansion of key markets. Successful candidate will be a proactive team player in their local area sales and marketing organization and be responsible for the following:

Customize Products to Meet Mobile Operators’ and Local Sales’ Needs
- Customization of Production Software and sales package capability development
- Creation of local profitable variants on-time
Enable Sales by Verifying Products Locally and Acquiring Required Approvals
- Obtain Mobile Operator technical approvals and local regulatory certifications as required
- In-country testing and Mobile Operator compliance documentation
Technology Collaboration in Local Sales & Marketing Organization
- Assist sales and account managers with technology sell-in.
- Consolidate local and regulatory requirements