We are searching for a Fiber Sales Manager EMEA / Business Development Manager FTTx at our HANNOVER facility.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales Execution
- Identify, qualify, and close business opportunities for FTTx solutions, including fiber optic cables, connectivity products, and network infrastructure.
- Develop tailored proposals and value-based sales pitches for telecom operators and vertical markets (Transportation, industrial, Energy, ect.) ISPs, municipalities, and alternative network providers.
- Promote FTTx services through presentations, product demonstrations, and other sales activities, highlighting the benefits of high-speed connectivity.
- Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline and deliver accurate forecasts.
- Achieve or exceed annual sales targets and margin objectives.
Account & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers on fiber network rollout strategies, technology choices, and cost-optimization.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity in the Central Europe FTTx sector.
- Work closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align offerings with market needs.
The Fiber Sales Manager EMEA / Business Development Manager FTTx interfaces
- Co-operation with product line management, technical support, R&D, supply chain, quality and customer service team.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product development, technical support) to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Regular reporting to BU Cables global product line management.
- Co-operation with other RFS sales regions, global key account management.
Skills, knowledge and abilities
- Master or bachelor of RF or Electronics engineering, alternative a minimum 3-year professional training plus additional technician degree successfully completed
- Work experience in optical communications, networking, or related telecom industries (e.g., FTTx, data center)
- Minimum 7-10 years of job experience in the FTTx Domain
- Proven track record of winning large-scale broadband projects in Germany.
- Responsibility, teamwork, and quality awareness with strong customer focus
- Learning ability, technical understanding, communication and coordination skills
- Fluent German and English in writing and speaking
- High creativity, High flexibility and competency in problem solving
- Willingness to travel for customer visits or trade shows
About RFS
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) delivers the end-to-end RF solutions and expert services needed to evolve wireless and broadcast networks today and tomorrow. Our cables, connectors & antenna systems are based on more than 125 years of experience delivering cutting-edge RF solutions and industry firsts. As a result, our solutions are recognized globally for their innovation, superior performance and unmatched quality.