Head of MA Asia EAS - Ericsson Antenna System

Ericsson; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 570,000 - 933,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson requires a dynamic leader to head MA Asia for EAS – Antenna System, reporting to the Head of EAS in Germany. The role carries P&L ownership, regional growth responsibilities and close collaboration with customers, partners and internal teams to deliver profitable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has extensive telecom leadership experience, global account management skills, and a proven track record in cross-cultural leadership within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry with 4-7 years in international leadership.
• Extensive experience handling large accounts with a global/multi-national customer base.
• Customer focus, strong business acumen and technical know-how.

Responsibilities

• Drive the EAS strategy for the responsible region and translate market needs into growth plans.
• Manage profit and loss for product lines in mobile antennas and filters in Asia.
• Oversee sales territory, business development and partnerships to fuel regional growth.
• Collaborate with Market Area domain organization and customer units.
• Conduct annual business planning and target setting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

P&L ownership

Key account management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Global/cultural awareness

Business development

Job description

About this opportunity:

We are now looking for the Head of Head of MA Asia (MOAI and MNEA) EAS – Ericsson Antenna System and you will be part of our Leadership Team. You will report directly to our Head of EAS into the headquarter Rosenheim, Germany. Through strategic & critical thinking, business development and management of our resources you will enable a profitable business for Ericsson. This role depends upon a deep understanding of our customers’ business, the market, operations and objectives. You will be responsible for the EAS business in the Asian market with profit and loss responsibility, customer contribution and cash-flow, including working capital. We are searching for an ambitious and strong leader for one of our main markets, that will act confident and that takes accountability to develop the business relationships while actively contributing to making our customers successful.

Join our Team

We are now looking for the Head of Head of MA Asia (MOAI and MNEA) EAS – Ericsson Antenna System and you will be part of our Leadership Team. You will report directly to our Head of EAS into the headquarter Rosenheim, Germany. Through strategic & critical thinking, business development and management of our resources you will enable a profitable business for Ericsson. This role depends upon a deep understanding of our customers’ business, the market, operations and objectives. You will be responsible for the EAS business in the Asian market with profit and loss responsibility, customer contribution and cash-flow, including working capital. We are searching for an ambitious and strong leader for one of our main markets, that will act confident and that takes accountability to develop the business relationships while actively contributing to making our customers successful.

What you will do:

• Drive the EAS strategy for the responsible region, translating market needs, industry trends and innovation requirements into business strategies, growth plans and action plans
• Have the profit and loss responsibility for the product lines mobile communication antennas and filters in the region
• Manage the sales territory of Asia for EAS including business development
• Establish co-operations and partnerships with customers in order to fuel strategic regional growth
• Collaborate and work together with Market Area domain organization and customer units
• Conduct annual business planning and target setting

The skills you bring:

• +10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and 4-7 years of experience in an international leadership position
• Extensive experience in handling of large accounts with a global / multi-national customer base
• Customer Focus, combined with strong business acumen and technical know-how
• Proven track record in customer facing roles
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, distinctive ability to interact with all levels of management, clients and suppliers as well as employees and corporate headquarters
• Exhibited strong leadership, ability to empower, leading culturally diverse teams and individuals
• We are a global team and cultural awareness is key

You might also have:

• Excellent social and interpersonal skills
• Responsive and result oriented
• You will be perseverant, as well as open minded, with a passion to win

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.

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:

Japan (JP) || Yokohama