UK Tier-1 Sales Leader for Nokia at 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.

• 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.

• 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