Head - Solutions and Pre-Sales

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Why Airtel Africa? At Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drive us. If you like “ordinary”, then we are not for you.

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Why Airtel Africa?

At Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drive us. If you like “ordinary”, then we are not for you.

We champion diversity. We anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of communities we serve. we roll up our sleeves to win with our customers.

By choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team. All this in addition to a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise, across our different operating companies in Africa.

Airtel Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To lead the design, customization, and commercial positioning of enterprise solutions that align with client needs and Airtel Business strategy. The role serves as the central interface between sales, technology, product, and marketing teams — ensuring that tailored, high-impact, and commercially viable solutions are taken to market with speed, accuracy, and competitive differentiation.

Lead end-to-end design of ICT, fixed connectivity, cloud, SDWAN, and digital solutions for key customer segments
Ensure all solutions meet client needs, network capability, and cost efficiency
Oversee preparation of solution blueprints and technical-commercial proposals
Drive timely and quality support during sales cycle across all Enterprise segments
Review and approve RFP/RFQ responses, client presentations, and SoWs
Maintain clear documentation and process compliance
Collaborate with Marketing and Product on solution launch readiness
Lead internal training for Sales Teams on new solutions and bundles
Create compelling value propositions tailored by vertical
Work closely with Networks, IT, Product, and RA to align solution feasibility
Resolve solution design gaps, provisioning challenges, and post-sale issues
Chair weekly solution validation and delivery sync meetings
Coach and mentor Pre-sales and Solution Engineers
Build a performance culture rooted in responsiveness, clarity, and collaboration
Implement team development plans and succession pipeline

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, IT, Engineering, or Business-related discipline is required.
Postgraduate qualification in Technology, Business, or Strategic Management is an added advantage.
Relevant professional certifications in networking, cloud, ICT, or solution architecture (e.g., Cisco, AWS, VMware, ITIL) are highly desirable.
Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in the Telecom, ICT, or Enterprise Technology sector
Proven experience in technical pre-sales, enterprise product development, or managed services
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams and solution delivery.
Experience engaging with enterprise clients, translating business needs into technical solutions
Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in the Telecom, ICT, or Enterprise Technology sector.
Proven experience in technical pre-sales, enterprise product development, or managed services.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams and solution delivery.
Experience engaging with enterprise clients, translating business needs into technical solutions

Key Competencies

Deliver Execution Excellence: Drives rigorous planning and execution discipline; ensures timeliness and quality.
Build Collaborative Relationships: Fosters alignment across departments and functions; bridges technical and commercial priorities.
Be Entrepreneurial: Challenges existing models; brings fresh solution ideas to drive enterprise wins.
Build Self & Develop Talent: Coaches others while actively working on own development.
Focus on the Customer: Understands client challenges and crafts winning solutions that address both need and value.