UK Tier-1 Sales Leader for Nokia
We’re looking for an experienced General Manager who enjoys leading teams, shaping strategy, and building strong customer relationships. In this role, you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for a key UK Tier-1 operator account, supporting sustainable business growth while delivering value for customers.
You’ll work across sales, pre-sales, delivery, and support teams, helping align efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes and strengthen long-term partnerships.
- Lead a cross-functional team (sales, pre-sales, delivery, and support) to define and execute go-to-market strategies
- Oversee the full sales lifecycle—from opportunity identification through to delivery—ensuring alignment and smooth execution
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to meet customer needs and deliver successful outcomes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Support performance tracking by monitoring key metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Contribute to account planning, including resource alignment and coverage strategies
- Foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team environment through open communication and feedback
- Explore market trends and identify opportunities for growth and innovation
- Experience in leadership roles, ideally within telecommunications or a related industry
- Background in areas such as Radio, Software, IP/Optics, or Core networkS
- Understanding of sales processes and working in cross-functional environments
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution
Nice to have
- Experience working with communications service providers (CSPs)
- Familiarity with the UK telecom market and its dynamics
- Experience shaping strategy for large or complex accounts
Why consider this role?
- Opportunity to work on a high-impact, strategic account
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration at scale
- A role that blends leadership, strategy, and customer engagement
- A chance to influence business outcomes while supporting team growth
If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want to play a key role in driving customer success and business growth, this could be a great next step.