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Job Description As an Enterprise Account Manager at Nokia, you will drive strategic sales of our industry-leading Network Infrastructure (NI) portfolio—including IP/MPLS, optical networking, and datacenter solutions—across mission-critical sectors in India such as Public Sector, Utilities, Transportation, Public Safety, and Defence. You will build and manage C-level relationships, lead complex, high-value deals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to deliver business-impacting outcomes. Backed by Nokia’s global leadership in WAN, FAN, and datacenter networking, you will play a key role in supporting our customers’ transformation toward cloud-native and as-a-service models, while contributing to the growth of networks that are critical to business, society, and national infrastructure. How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn Create and implement strategic engagement plans for key mission-critical sectors (Public Sector, Power Utilities, Rail/Metro, Public Safety, Defence) with a focus on high-level stakeholder engagement, including C-level. Continuously build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to meet or exceed assigned revenue quotas. Manage internal virtual teams to qualify opportunities and execute detailed account and opportunity plans. Identify and pursue new business opportunities by engaging C-suite executives to gain sponsorship and align with customer KPIs and business objectives. Articulate the business benefits and ROI of Nokia’s NI IP portfolio, clearly differentiating from competitors. Work closely with the broader Nokia sales teams and key ecosystem partners to extend reach and co-develop joint solutions. Rigorously follow Nokia’s sales processes and complete all required administrative tasks using official sales tools. Uphold Nokia’s professional standards during customer engagements and travel frequently (3–4 days/week) within the assigned territory. Key Skills And Experience You have: 8–12 years of proven sales experience in technology, selling to communication enterprises or service providers in mission-critical sectors (e.g., Public Sector, Power Utilities, Rail/Metro, Public Safety, Defence in India). Strong understanding of NI solutions, particularly IP/MPLS, and ability to translate technical value into business outcomes (consultative sales). Demonstrated success in building direct C-suite relationships and influencing executive-level decision-making. Proven ability to qualify and close large, complex deals (>€1M) with a track record of meeting or exceeding €4M+ annual sales quotas. Solid business acumen with a deep understanding of customer needs, local industry regulations, and mission-critical environments. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to lead and motivate virtual teams through complex sales cycles. It would be nice if you also have: Familiarity with competitors and adjacent solutions from Cisco, Juniper, HP (e.g., routing, DCF, DDoS, EMS). Strong interest in industry transformation and ongoing enthusiasm for tracking technology trends and market developments. About Us Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work What we offer Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed. About The Team The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise. Show more Show less
