Sales Director Business Development

Ericsson AB; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson's Customer Unit US Mission Critical Networks team seeks a Sales Director for the Utilities vertical to own sales strategy, revenue growth, and executive engagement across utility accounts in the US. You will build pipeline, shape account plans, and lead multi-year opportunities through negotiation and closure across Networks, Cloud, and Services.

You will cultivate trusted relationships with utility leadership, IT/OT, and procurement, guiding the commercial cycle from qualification to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise sales or sales leadership in telecom or critical‑infrastructure.
• Proven quota‑carrying sales performance with multi‑year technology or managed‑services deals.
• Experience selling to utility customers (IOUs, municipal utilities, cooperatives).
• Strong understanding of hyperscaler ecosystems and cloud platforms (Google, AWS, Microsoft).
• Understanding utility buying cycles, RFPs, regulatory and procurement considerations.
• Ability to create differentiated value propositions linking Ericsson to outcomes.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional sales pursuits across multiple teams.
• Bachelor's in Engineering or Business; Master's preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Own Utilities sales strategy, revenue growth, bookings pipeline, and account priorities for the assigned customer set.
• Partner with KAM teams to develop and execute account plans and joint customer engagement plans.
• Build, qualify, and advance a sustainable pipeline of new-logo, modernization, expansion, and managed-services opportunities with utility customers.
• Position Ericsson as a strategic technology partner in private LTE/5G, resilient networks, and secure digital operations.
• Develop trusted relationships across utility executive leadership, IT/OT, network engineering, grid operations, cybersecurity, procurement, and field operations.
• Lead the commercial sales cycle from opportunity qualification and RFP response through business‑case development, negotiation, contracting, and close.
• Translate utility customer strategies into differentiated sales offers.
• Coordinate with solution, product, delivery, services, legal, finance, and partner teams to develop proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem partners and third‑party providers.
• Drive expansion and upsell across private networks, RAN, Core, IP transport, Cloud, OSS/BSS, managed services, and enterprise wireless solutions.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Quota carrying

Utility sector sales

Cloud platforms

RFP/proposal process

Cross-functional leadership

Pipeline management

CRM forecasting

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About This Opportunity

Ericsson's Customer Unit US Mission Critical Networks team delivers innovative technologies and services to hyperscalers and utility customers across the United States. As a Sales Director focused on the Utilities vertical, you will own sales strategy, revenue growth, and customer engagement across utility accounts for the Hyperscalers & Regional Accounts team. You will build and qualify pipeline, shape account plans, lead executive relationships, and drive strategic, often multi-year opportunities through negotiation and closure across Ericsson's full portfolio, including Networks, Cloud and Software Services, Managed Services, and Enterprise Wireless Solutions.

Join our Team

Ericsson's Customer Unit US Mission Critical Networks team delivers innovative technologies and services to hyperscalers and utility customers across the United States. As a Sales Director focused on the Utilities vertical, you will own sales strategy, revenue growth, and customer engagement across utility accounts for the Hyperscalers & Regional Accounts team. You will build and qualify pipeline, shape account plans, lead executive relationships, and drive strategic, often multi-year opportunities through negotiation and closure across Ericsson's full portfolio, including Networks, Cloud and Software Services, Managed Services, and Enterprise Wireless Solutions.

What You Will Do

• Own the Utilities sales strategy, revenue growth, bookings pipeline, and account priorities for the assigned customer set
• Partner with Key Account Management (KAM) teams to develop and execute account plans, opportunity strategies, and joint customer engagement plans
• Build, qualify, and advance a sustainable pipeline of new-logo, modernization, expansion, and managed-services opportunities with utility customers
• Position Ericsson as a strategic technology partner in mission‑critical connectivity, private LTE/5G, resilient networks, grid modernization, and secure digital operations
• Develop trusted relationships across utility executive leadership, IT and OT, network engineering, grid operations, cybersecurity, procurement, and field operations
• Lead the commercial sales cycle from opportunity qualification and RFP response through business‑case development, negotiation, contracting, and close
• Translate utility customer strategies, regulatory considerations, capital programs, and operational requirements into differentiated sales strategies and offers
• Coordinate with solution, product, delivery, services, legal, finance, and partner teams to develop competitive proposals and execute customer commitments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem partners and third‑party technology providers that support utility customer outcomes
• Drive expansion and upsell opportunities across private networks, RAN, Core, IP transport, microwave, Cloud, OSS/BSS, managed services, and enterprise wireless solutions

The Skills You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, or sales leadership within the telecommunications or critical‑infrastructure industry
• Proven quota‑carrying sales performance with responsibility for complex, multi‑year technology or managed‑services opportunities
• Proven experience selling to utility customers, including investor‑owned utilities, municipal utilities, cooperatives, or comparable critical‑infrastructure organizations
• Strong understanding of hyperscaler ecosystems and cloud platforms, including experience with Google, Meta, Amazon/AWS, Microsoft/Azure, or comparable providers
• Understanding of utility buying cycles, RFP and proposal processes, regulatory and procurement considerations, and multi‑year capital investment programs
• Ability to create differentiated value propositions that connect Ericsson solutions to customer outcomes, business value, resilience, and total cost of ownership
• Ability to lead distributed, cross‑functional sales pursuits and align solution, product, delivery, services, legal, finance, and partner teams
• Disciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting, CRM hygiene, opportunity governance, and sales execution
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50%

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.

Ericsson uses a merit‑based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.

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