Wholesale and Carrier Business Manager at 9Mobile
9Mobile is a Nigerian telecommunications services provider, currently operating in Nigeria. 9Mobile is formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria.
- Job location: Lagos
- Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary​
- End-to-end management of the entire Wholesale and carrier business of 9mobile Nigeria, to optimize revenue potential of existing business/income streams, develop new revenue opportunities and minimize costs/leakages.
- This function comprises the following business units: National and International Interconnect Management, Carrier business including Voice, SMS, leased lines (B2B and B2B2C) and Network-as-a-Service
Roles And Responsibilities of the Wholesale and Carrier Business Manager at 9Mobile
- Lead a diverse team of specialists across the wholesale business spectrum – national and international
- Oversee the day-to-day interconnect and carrier operations to ensure favorable net position for 9mobile
- Develop new wholesale business and revenue sources for the business e.g., Network-as-a-service (Naas), leased lines, P2P and A2P SMS, and customized voice opportunities
- Deploy appropriate tools and techniques to mitigate fraud and to proactively identify and block leakages within the International and carrier business operations
- Identify and realize monetization opportunities from evolving digital opportunities within the OTT space
- Manage existing partnerships to ensure minimal disruptions to wholesale and international services
- Implement pricing strategies that continually drive favorable International Termination Rates (ITRs), which can be leveraged to offer great international pricing propositions to 9mobile’s retail customers
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory directives.
- Overall stakeholder management to minimize disputes and to ensure business continuity and growth
Education And Experience for the Wholesale and Carrier Business Manager at 9Mobile
- First degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years cognate experience of which 3 must have been with a mobile telecom operator or with a reputable wholesale and carrier services provider.
- Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong business acumen
