• Motivated and success focussed
• In-depth telecoms market knowledge
• Management potential

OPEN Networks are seeking an Account Director to join our expanding team based in the Melbourne CBD.  The successful applicant will be working with the business development team to expand our successful Australian xSP sales programme.  The role is about leading the Company sales effort into key customer targets and ensuring that exceptional service is delivered.

OPEN Networks Pty Ltd is an international provider of connectivity solutions for telecommunications service providers.  Its world-class Melbourne Development Centre is building ISDN and Broadband Customer Premise Equipment, Home and Small Business Networking Products, 3rd Generation Customer Installation Wizards and "Carrier-Class" Network Management Systems.  OPEN Networks is a privately held and Australian owned company that has enjoyed continued success since its inception in 1989.

Key areas of experience to include:

• An excellent track record of sales in the telecoms industry
• Demonstrable experience in relationship management
• IP and VoIP networking
• Team leadership
• Sales strategy creation and execution
• Input to product strategy

Essential characteristics:

• Forward looking – pro-active
• Success driven
• A network of contacts in telecoms service providers
• Strategic thinker
• Fast decision maker – initiates business
• Executive relationship builder
• Motivates others to achieve goals
• Commercially astute
• Professionally polished

You will be working with the OPEN Networks business development team to achieve the vision we have for the company – we aim to be an Australian hi-tech export success story.  We are in a hurry and need someone who can make a difference from day one.

Please provide a resumé, examples of previous work (if applicable) and a covering letter explaining how you think your experience matches our requirements.  All applications will be treated as confidential.  Please forward your application to careers@opennw.com