Account Manager - OpenRAN (Africa)

Parallel Wireless | ZA | remote

Explore Parallel Wireless's Account Manager - OpenRAN (Africa) role in South Africa, with source-backed responsibilities and requirements.

Job description

Parallel Wireless is hiring a full-time remote Account Manager for its Africa Open RAN business. The role leads regional business development and revenue growth, manages the enterprise sales cycle, develops relationships with mobile network operators and technology partners, and works with technical and customer-support teams on delivery. The posting emphasizes established Africa or MEA telecom relationships, enterprise deal experience, and understanding of 2G through 5G mobile networks. Open RAN, proposal development, negotiation, market insight, and account expansion are central to the position.

Requirements

Eight or more years of telecommunications sales experience.
At least three years of Africa or MEA regional sales experience.
Successful enterprise sales with MNOs or telecom operators.
Understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G network technologies.
Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.

Skills

Open RAN
Telecommunications sales
Enterprise sales
Mobile networks
Pipeline management
MNO partnerships