About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Head of Packet Core Sales, who can drive Sales of our Packet Core, Signaling and Policy portfolio. You will have team of experts in Sales of Packet Core, Signaling and Policy and you will work with the larger Core Networks Sales Engagement team, Solution Lines, MAs and Sales & commercial management to set Sales strategies and execution plans for Core Networks overall and for the Packet core portfolio in specific.
What You Will Do
In this role you will lead a team of Sales Experts in defining strategy execution plans, sales tactics, tactical deal handling, identification of sales blockers and development of sales assets drive sales. You will manage sales funnels for Packet Core, Signaling and Policy, work with MAs to secure wins of critical deals, drive actions to improve margins and drive strategic initiatives with MAs. You will interact with the virtual teams of SPMs, PDU, Commercial Management, Financial analysts, Services etc. collaborating to secure software and services sales in line with targets. You will also work on the overall transformation of our ways of working to be more digitalized, automated and supported by AI.
The Skills You Bring
• MSc/MBA degree or equivalent• Minimum 10 years' experience in Telecom and IT in BA or MA.• Strong domain competence in Core Networks in general and in Packet Core in specific.• Experience from business and/or product management• Excellent collaboration skills, to drive work across BA & MA community• Strong Leadership skills• Experience from direct Sales and Customer interaction.• Transformational mindset• Experience in use of AI in the area of Sales in specific• Strong presentation and communication skills• Analytical skills• Skills in formulating strategies and concepts• Customer value and commercial thinking
Deadline: 18.11.2026
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 793234
Skills Required
- MSc, MBA, or equivalent degree
- At least 10 years of experience in telecommunications and IT
- Strong domain competence in Core Networks, particularly Packet Core
- Experience in business management and/or product management
- Strong collaboration skills across business and market areas
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience with direct sales and customer interaction
- Transformational mindset
- Experience using AI in sales
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to formulate strategies and concepts
- Customer value orientation and commercial thinking
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — An automatic employer contribution of 3% plus up to 4% in matching is outlined for U.S. employees, enabling a potential 7% total employer contribution subject to plan rules. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The U.S. package specifies at least 15 vacation days for new hires, up to 3 personal days, 11 holidays, and 80 hours of sick time, with flexibility noted in taking time away. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth and usability are strong points.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay, subject to eligibility. Feedback suggests these policies provide meaningful support for families.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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