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Commercial Manager WWAN

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Hybrid
Plano, TX
Senior level
Hybrid
Plano, TX
Senior level
Develops commercial strategies, pricing, business cases, financial models, and subscription packages for WWAN solutions. Supports Sales with competitive customer proposals, optimizes revenue and margins, evaluates commercial models, and connects Product Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Channel teams. The role also strengthens competitive intelligence, supports tendering, negotiates with partners, and assesses profitability, cash flow, risk, and contract terms.
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Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
Note: This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Boise, ID or Plano, TX. Relocation is not offered for this position.
About this opportunity
Ericsson is looking for a skilled Commercial Manager WWAN to join our team in the US. This is a key strategic position that plays a critical part in helping Ericsson achieve its business goals. In this role, you will collaborate across multiple teams and organizations to develop well-informed commercial recommendations that deliver the right solutions to meet customer needs. Strong technical and commercial acumen are essential to generating optimized recommendations, growing Ericsson's commercial intelligence, and amplifying our strategic value.
What you will do
  • Develop and align commercial strategies and tactics to help increase Ericsson's win rate
  • Support Sales teams in building optimized, competitive business cases for customers and Ericsson
  • Build models and recommendations to optimize revenue and margins
  • Lead package list price-setting in collaboration with Product Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain
  • Serve as a key connection point between Product Management and Supply Chain to improve solution economics
  • Partner with Product Management to define service and subscription packaging
  • Create and evaluate alternative business and commercial models
  • Strengthen competitive understanding to enhance commercial intelligence and Sales/Channel Partner negotiation approaches
  • Stay current on product strategy and new offerings through ongoing engagement with the Product Organization
  • Collaborate with the Channel organization to align Ericsson's commercial models with partner routes to market
  • Identify revenue opportunities through strategic tendering and knowledge sharing across teams

Location: Boise, Idaho (preferred) or Plano, Texas. No immigration or relocation is offered for this role.
The skills you bring
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in Commercial Management, Deal Desk, Pricing, Sales Engineering, Channel Partner Management, and/or Product Management in cellular enterprise networking
  • Experience with Cloud and SaaS platforms, subscription-based packaging, and recurring revenue models
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Financial and business acumen - assess revenue, profitability, margin, cash flow, investment, and future business impact; build or interpret business cases and financial models.
  • Pricing expertise - Understanding of how commercial models and price levels influence tender outcomes and future revenue streams
  • Solution knowledge - Comprehensive view of Ericsson's portfolio, articulating value from both technical and commercial perspectives
  • Analytical thinking - Ability to analyze deal requirements, build business cases, value calculators, and TCO models using data-driven insights
  • Negotiation skills - Confidence representing Ericsson in commercial discussions and influencing stakeholders toward timely decisions
  • Strategic mindset - Willingness to challenge the status quo, take calculated risks, and apply knowledge of licensing and subscription models
  • Presentation skills - Comfort presenting to internal and external audiences at all organizational levels
  • Contract management - Understanding of how KPIs and Terms & Conditions affect profitability and risk

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?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Hybrid: Boise, Idaho or Plano, Texas
Job details: Commercial Manager
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
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