Casa Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASA) is 5G, delivering physical, virtual and cloud-native 5G infrastructure and customer premise networking for high-speed data and multi-service communications networks. Our core and edge convergence technology enables public and private networks for both communications service providers and enterprises. Casa Systems™ products deliver higher performance, improved network flexibility and scalability, increased operational efficiency and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Commercially deployed in more than 70 countries, Casa serves over 475 Tier 1 and regional service providers worldwide. At Casa Systems, our mission is to deliver ultra-broadband solutions that keep families, communities and the world connected. We harness our passion for innovation to drive technological solutions that allow service providers to do amazing things that improve the way we live.

We are seeking to hire the services of a SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER, MOBILITY PRODUCTS (JAPAN) to join our international sales team. The Sales Account Manager, Mobility Products impacts the organization by ensuring the entry and sales of the specified company products into the mobile and telco market segment within Japan.  This position will be based in JAPAN and will cover key accounts looking to deploy 4G and 5G solutions including resellers and partners with significant focus within Japan. The Sales Account Manager will travel extensively throughout the designated region to carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive sales by developing opportunities and driving to close with understanding of value proposition relative to the market.
• Develop and close business opportunities with strategic accounts to meet assigned business objectives. Lead and influence customers in network decisions.
• Responsible for building Casa System’s fixed line and mobility business.
• Attainment of sales targets for fixed line and mobility products and solution sets.
• Responsible for devising and executing sales strategy to achieve assigned sales targets by managing and coordinating the overall sales activities.
• Work with internal management to identify, qualify, and develop both fixed line and mobile opportunities; deliver value proposition, sales presentations, competitive positioning.
• Prepare successful offer (pricing proposal, PS, CS, marketing).
• Develop technology partnerships with customer ecosystem.
• Develop cross-functional/organizational relationships.
• Provide forecast and pipeline reporting.
• Develop strategy and provide oversight for RFX responses.
• Represent and prioritize customer requirements with internal solutions development/cross functional team.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to existing/potential customers to provide technical training and to generate interest in new products.
• Manage revenue goals for the given account(s) and provide regular updates to senior sales/operations staff concerning account issues, forecasting, etc.
• Independently demonstrate the ability to provide direction to company-wide resources in support of account strategies and proposals.
• Provides accurate and timely sales forecasting.
• Provide detailed weekly reports on activities, progress and concerns. Participate on multiple weekly calls requiring management updates.
• Update all account related opportunities on a weekly basis without exception.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Resides in JAPAN. 
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (electrical or computer science preferred); MBA is a plus.
• 7+ to 10 years of related business development and sales experience involving the sale of telecommunications technologies in the area of IP, SDN/NFV, Mobility (EPC Mobile Core and Radio Access Network “RAN”), and Fixed Line (CMTS, GPON/EPON) solutions.
• Ability to speak Japanese and English fluently required.
• Must be highly competitive and know how to position for success against the competition.
• Must possess knowledge of the wireline and/or wireless industry and its ecosystem.
• Understanding of key business challenges facing the mobile operator/wireless, telco, and MSO community.
• History of over achievement of revenue targets.
• Ability to work in a highly matrix organization, collaborative environment breaking down barriers between cross-functional organizations.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter.
• Highly motivated and capable of operating effectively from remote locations.
• Exceptional customer facing skills in partnership with sales leads and subordinates.
• Excellent ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and build consensus.
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with sales leadership and market/ecosystem knowledge in the customer base.
• Experience with building internal relationship across functions including R&D, Service & Support, and Marketing to build alliances to ensure a successful proposal/offer to the mobile service provider customer.
• Able and willing to travel to visit with prospective/current clients at their workplaces and to Casa Systems, Inc.'s headquarters located in Andover, MA, USA for scheduled meetings.
• Strong fixed line and mobility product industry knowledge and aptitude.
• Extensive relationships with and a history of successful selling fixed line and mobility products into service providers.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence, without direct management responsibility, a team of sales and systems engineer professionals to develop, execute sales strategies and drive sales growth.
• Must have detailed knowledge of multiple service network architecture, 4G and 5G wireless architecture, fixed wireless technology, Virtual Private Networking, Cloud-based solutions, IP networking and optical transmission.
• Must have a proven track record of leading new business development initiatives in large/medium accounts.
• Must be comfortable presenting technical material and engineering network solutions.
• Must be able to work with product and business management teams effectively to promote development and business models, which specifically benefit large customers.

Casa Systems, Inc. offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive benefits and compensation package. Casa Systems, Inc. participates in the E‑Verify program. Casa Systems is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination and without barriers to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

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