We are looking for an SMS Carrier Relations Manager with a natural ability to establish strong working relationships while increasing profitability for the company. You are tenacious and charismatic in your approach to resolving obstacles and results-driven and action-oriented to getting the job done right. Commercially handle and manage a range of SMS accounts with the objective of ensuring profitability and traffic flow and maintaining good relations with the customers/suppliers.
Responsibilities
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Manage Global Key Accounts.
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Research and develop business opportunities with telecom carriers. Continuously seek new Customer Accounts.
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Perform Business Case Analysis; manage, review and finalize NDA’s, contracts and commercial agreements associated with wholesale, international and carrier relations business.
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Increase revenues and margins.
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Negotiate quarterly deals, implement, and follow up on execution.
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Perform pricing, margin enforcement, acquisition, and vendor management.
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Represent the company in all major International Telecom Conferences.
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Establish and maintain strong business relationships with wholesale telecom carriers (customers & suppliers).
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Negotiate favorable rates with carriers.
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Achieve and exceed sales targets .
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Manage all necessary studies, analysis and cost calculations.
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Utilize cost calculation methods to develop new price offerings for the company clients.
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Manage the implementation of new carriers to the company’s network.
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Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on all issues relating to route management.
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Attend industry trade shows.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, MIS, Marketing, Economics or related field.
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Experience in Carrier Relations Management.
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Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator
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Basic understanding and creation of Financial Models and profitability
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Ability to analyse cost variances and trends
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Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office applications.
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Exceptional negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills.
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Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
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Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
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Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Schedule
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Monday to Friday | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location
- Anywhere with availability for travel.
Package
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Competitive Salary + Commission