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Stephen Ji

Stephen Ji

Shenzhen,Guangdong

Summary

Senior International Sales Manager and International Trainer, with 17 years of experience at Huawei, including 8 years of overseas assignments in Latin America, primarily responsible for regional training sales and talent development in Latin America. Skilled at building long-term relationships with telecom operators, government institutions, and educational organizations, and leading the design and delivery of national ICT talent development solutions.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, with strong global cross-cultural communication abilities. Extensive experience in 5G core network technology, highly motivated regional sales manager with exceptional analysis and leadership skills. Known for success in client retention and sales goals achievement. Outstanding record of achievement for sales revenues, market penetration and territory growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Huawei Technologies
05.2015 - 07.2023
  • Successfully achieved annual training sales in the Caribbean region exceeding 10 million US dollars, and have maintained the Caribbean Office's training business sales volume ranking first in Latin America for four consecutive years from 2017 to 2020.

Solution Sales Manager

02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Designed and sold an overseas training program to El Salvador telecom clients, leveraging the post-pandemic window of opportunity
  • The training was held in Cancun, Mexico.

Project Manager

10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led the drafting and publication of the Brazil 5G Talent Development White Paper, collaborating with major Brazilian telecom operators, universities, and industry experts.

Solution Sales Manager

11.2018 - 04.2021
  • Designed and delivered a digital ICT leadership training program for Trinidad & Tobago’s largest telecom operator, TSTT, during their organizational transformation phase.

Solution Sales Manager

08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Led the design and implementation of Mexico’s ICT Talent Revival Project, aiming to train 50,000 local ICT professionals over five years, including students, teachers, and government personnel.

Training Team Lead

Huawei Headquarters
04.2012 - 04.2015
  • Managed the recruitment, development, and leadership of international trainers, expanding the team from 6 to 30 members to meet growing global training demand
  • Developed Huawei’s first PCRF training course, successfully delivered to Telenor in Norway, receiving high customer praise
  • Delivered customized technical training to top global telecom operators, including T-Mobile, Telenor, and Turkcell, enhancing Huawei’s reputation in global technical training.

International Trainer

Huawei Technologies
04.2006 - 03.2012
  • Delivered customized training to telecom operators in over 30 countries and regions, including T-Mobile, Etisalat, and Turkcell
  • Awarded the "Gold Medal Trainer" honor at Huawei’s training center in 2009 for outstanding performance and contributions to international training.

Education

Bachelor of Electronic Information Engineering -

Shenyang University of Aeronautics
06.2004

Skills

  • 5G Core Network Technology (AMF/MME, UPF/SGW, UDM/HSS, NSSF, Network Slicing)
  • Team Management
  • Project Planning
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Account development
  • Follow up ability
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Negotiations expertise
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Sales Presentations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Market research and sales analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Territory expansion
  • Proposal Development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Client Account Management
  • Product Development
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Sales Tracking
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Product Knowledge
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Sales proposal creation
  • New Account Development
  • Sales expertise
  • Staff Training

Projects

Brazil 5G Talent Development White Paper, Project Manager, 10/01/21, 03/01/22, Led the drafting and publication of the Brazil 5G Talent Development White Paper, collaborating with major Brazilian telecom operators, universities, and industry experts. Facilitated cross-department cooperation, successfully involving key industry figures such as the Chairman of the Brazilian Industry Association and the President of the National Telecommunications Academy to write the foreword. The white paper was officially launched at the Barcelona Telecom Exhibition and set the foundation for Brazil’s 5G+ talent standards over the next five years. Trinidad & Tobago TSTT Digital Leadership Program, Solution Sales Manager, 11/01/18, 04/01/21, Designed and delivered a digital ICT leadership training program for Trinidad & Tobago’s largest telecom operator, TSTT, during their organizational transformation phase. The program included 9 sessions, training over 350 employees, supporting internal transformation. The project received high praise from TSTT’s leadership and became the largest independent sales leadership project in Latin America’s history. Mexico ICT Talent Revival Project, Solution Sales Manager, 08/01/20, 03/01/21, Led the design and implementation of Mexico’s ICT Talent Revival Project, aiming to train 50,000 local ICT professionals over five years, including students, teachers, and government personnel. Coordinated multiple Huawei departments and the Mexican Ministry of Education, successfully signing an MOU to ensure smooth project delivery and effective progress. El Salvador Client Post-Pandemic Overseas Training Project, Solution Sales Manager, 02/01/22, 10/01/22, Designed and sold an overseas training program to El Salvador telecom clients, leveraging the post-pandemic window of opportunity. The training was held in Cancun, Mexico. The program covered mid-to-advanced courses in wireless, core network, datacom, and transmission product lines. As the project lead, managed the entire process from bid preparation and negotiations to contract signing and on-site training support. The training project facilitated deeper connections between senior executives and Huawei’s system department, becoming a model for post-pandemic overseas training success in the region.

Awards

  • GTS President’s Award – ICT Talent Ecosystem Operations (2020, 2022)
  • Huawei Global Training Center Excellence in Marketing Award (2021)
  • Tomorrow’s Star Award (2017, 2020)
  • Regional Outstanding Training Manager Award (2017, 2018)
  • Gold Medal Trainer Award (2009)

Languages

  • English – Fluent
  • Spanish – Fluent
  • French – Fluent
  • Chinese Mandarin - Native
  • Chinese Cantonese - Fluent

Timeline

Solution Sales Manager

02.2022 - 10.2022

Project Manager

10.2021 - 03.2022

Solution Sales Manager

08.2020 - 03.2021

Solution Sales Manager

11.2018 - 04.2021

Regional Sales Manager

Huawei Technologies
05.2015 - 07.2023

Training Team Lead

Huawei Headquarters
04.2012 - 04.2015

International Trainer

Huawei Technologies
04.2006 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Electronic Information Engineering -

Shenyang University of Aeronautics
Stephen Ji