Technical Sales Specialist - Packet Core

Ericsson GmbH; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson GmbH in India seeks a Technical Sales Specialist to provide expert-level support to GPEC and regional teams within Packet Core. You will lead bid responses, coordinate with CUs, and craft tailored solutions for RFx analyses across 2G/3G/4G/5G networks.

You will deepen product knowledge, mentor peers, and promote knowledge sharing while optimizing TCO and aligning with regional stakeholders. Strong collaboration and solution ownership are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of general Packet Core solutions for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G (NSA/SA) networks.
• Deep knowledge in Packet Core products and solutions.
• NFVI/Virtualization and Cloud Native concepts; basic Kubernetes understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality responses to RFPs and tenders within deadlines.
• Take ownership of bid responses in designated areas.
• Review RFP requirements and initiate clarifications promptly.
• Engage with regional teams to discuss RFP matters.
• Serve as the solution owner for Packet Core in GPEC.
• Support scope and effort estimation with regional teams.

Skills

Packet Core

5G NSA/SA

RFP responses

NFVI/Virtualization

Kubernetes

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication/Electronics

Tools

Dimensioning tools

Job description

Join our TeamAbout this opportunity:The Technical Sales Specialist will deliver expert-level support and guidance to Market Area domain teams and Customer Units (CUs) within the Packet Core domain in Global Presales Excellence Centre (GPEC). This individual is expected to collaborate closely with regional colleagues on customer RFx analysis and to develop effective solutions tailored to specific requirements.Additionally, this position encourages initiating and participating in knowledge-sharing activities, as well as coaching and mentoring team members to enhance overall competence.What you will do:Deliver high-quality responses to RFPs and tenders within specified deadlines.Take full ownership of bid responses within designated areas of responsibility.Comprehensively review RFP requirements and promptly initiate clarifications and responses relevant to assigned domains.Engage with regional counterparts to facilitate discussions related to RFP matters.Serve as the solution responsible for Packet Core (including UPF, SMF, AMF, GGSN, EPG, SGSN-MME, WMG, SAPC, CCRC, CCPC, SC, IP-STP, DSC, etc.) in the GPEC.Ensure all assumptions and risks are thoroughly identified and documented when presenting technical solutions to customers in respective regions.Support the Engagement Lead or Solution Manager in the GPEC during bid acceptance phases, reaching consensus on scope and effort estimation with regional teams.Strengthen expertise in Packet Core domain products.Promote knowledge sharing and efficient utilization of the existing document repository.Offer recommendations regarding TCO optimization to Market Area stakeholders.Maintain effective communication with Sales Support Teams and related support organizations to provide timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries.When preparing proposals, assume responsibility through various interfaces for activities and deliverables including: a) Network design and dimensioning b) Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and solution documentation c) Addressing technical Statements of Compliance (SoC) and responding to customer queriesDeep technical expertise, active knowledge sharing with strong focus on automation with/without AI/ML indicate potential for success.The skills you bring :Strong understanding of general Packet Core solutions for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G (NSA/SA) networksDeep knowledge in Packet Core products and solutionsEricsson Packet Core product knowledge will be an added advantageKnowledge of dimensioning and product configuration tools will be considered as meritKnowledge of interface/protocols with MSS, IMS (SBC, CSCF, MTAS/AS) & UDC (HLR/HSS/CUDB/EIR/UDM/UDR etc.) nodes along with call flow would be an added advantageGood knowledge of NFVI/Virtualization and Cloud Native concepts along with basic understanding of Kubernetes(K8s) would be an added advantageBachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication / Electronics or equivalent university degree4 to 9 years of relevant work experience.Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.Primary country and city: India (IN) || GurgaonReq ID: 788954