Optical Network Consultant at Nokia

Job Description

DEPARTMENT ION RBC EMEA

RESPONSIBLE TO ION RBC EMEA

RESPONSIBLE FOR ION pre sales for optics in South Africa

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal ION RBC, Sales organization
• External customers

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

(Why does this job exist?)

• Manages and creates optical network Portfolio solutions for GEPS (General Enterprise and Public Sector) and Telco customers in South Africa
• Trusted technical solutions advisor for the customer
• Support customer designs/solutions
• RFP network design and RFP response
• Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions and associated platforms in customers networks
• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS
• Manages and creates optical network portfolio solutions
• Trusted technical solutions advisor for the customer
• Support customer designs/solutions
• RFI/RFP network design
• Provides design guidelines for optimal usage of the solutions
• Provides roadmap updates
• Deep technical optical network/Solution knowledge
• Manages customer requirements towards the optics RBC
• He will be engaged in customer optical network evolution plan
• Manages new product introduction
• RFI/RFP owner for optics
• Continuously seek for new applications that can be addressed with the product and/or solution
• Provides powerpoint solution presentations

CONSTRAINTS

• (What issues make the job holder's work difficult? What limitations are imposed on the job holder? Please cover all major issues).
• Requests for support material maybe required in short timescales enforced by the customer so time management skills are vital
• The job requires a very good view of customers’ network architectures and practices and therefore must understand a customer operational processes and confidentiality concerns

ENVIRONMENT

• (What are the conditions the job holder is required to work under? This should include physical and social conditions (e.g. constant telephone interruptions, pressure periods, working as part of a team etc.)
• Because the role is an integral part of the EMEA ION RBC, the ability to work as part of a distributed team is critical.
• A flexible approach to work, especially when communicating with other Nokia groups, is essential, as is the ability to thrive under pressure and prioritize tasks.

QUALIFICATION / PROFILE

• Detailed understanding of optical network technology
• Proven record in customer focus
• Analytical problem solver
• Proven presentation skills
• Detailed knowledge of optics portfolio
• Nice to have experience in Nokia 1830pss
• Experience in designing optical networks