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Ref: GP334-646
Job description / Role
- Maintain high level overview of Smart Home market & industry developments in terms of competition, vendors, trends, technologies etc.
- Provide inputs in relation to design of current and future product lines which may cover a broad range of devices such as electronic devices for security, energy management and home automation-home security/automation gateways, cameras, motion sensors, door locks, smart plugs, door-window sensors, thermostats, etc.
- Oversee / support /design testing, troubleshooting, professional installation and DIY (self-install) methods and procedures
- Write and evaluate requirements for a related product portfolio
- Provide inputs in relation to product positioning and pricing
- Scout and Identify potential Smart Home partners in order to achieve Consumer BU Smart Home objectives
- Develop Smart Home Partnership Framework business case and financial feasibility structure
- For each selected partner, develop and define partner business model and compensation structure
- Negotiate and coordinate partnership agreement
- Manage Partner administration requirements
- Provide required information and reports to partner
- Monitor partner KPI’s
- Introduce partner into the organization
- Develop partner-marketing program in coordination with product development and sales.
Manage Smart Home partnership strategy and relations in order to successfully achieve the objectives of the Consumer BU and maximizing the synergies between the Telecom Company and the Partner.
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of Consumer Telecommunication sector
- Good understanding of Smart Home technologies
- Advanced analytical skills
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Good regional and/or Omani market knowledge
- Fluent in English
- Bachelor in relevant domain
- A minimum of 7 years in the telecom industry.
About the Company
RP International is the leading specialist recruitment consultancy in the established and emerging telecoms markets.
From our hubs covering the Americas, Europe the CIS, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific we have partnered with operators, vendors, systems integrators and consultancies in more than a hundred countries, giving us an in-depth understanding Of cultural sensitivities, local business practices and hiring requirements.
Our clients and candidates benefit from the long-term perspective and breadth of knowledge that comes from working with an industry partner.
From our beginnings providing telecoms expertise into deregulating markets, we have developed our range of services to supply executive search, contingent, contract and launch and transformation resource solutions across the industry.
Our historic success in cross-border search assignments connects our clients to a global network of industry talent.
We identify the best available candidates on a local, regional and international basis.