Carrier Relations Executive (Sales) Job in Nigeria - Ruach Networks Infrastructure Limited - Hybrid

Ruach Networks is a forward-thinking telecom and infrastructure company delivering reliable connectivity, cloud services, and sustainable digital solutions across Nigeria and globally. We enable businesses and communities with cutting-edge voice, sms and data network technologies, and eco-conscious innovation that drives growth in the digital age. The company boasts several notable products, including Ruach Hosting, Ruach Voice, the VoIP Billing System, Ruach SMS/WhatsApp API, and Sportly.africa, along with other projects.

Ruach Networks Infrastructure Limited is a licensed Nigerian telecommunications carrier headquartered in Abuja. We operate direct MNO interconnects, owned short codes and Tier-1 international partnerships, delivering A2P SMS, OTP/verification, voice and wholesale carrier services to businesses and carriers across Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Carrier Relations Executive (Sales)

Location: Kubwa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Monday to Thursday in office, Fridays work from home

Job Summary

  • We are growing our wholesale messaging business and are looking for a driven, commercially sharp Carrier Relations Executive to buy and sell SMS routes with carriers and aggregators worldwide.

About the Role

  • You will be the link between Ruach and the global SMS carrier community. On one side, you source quality, cost-effective SMS routes from carriers and aggregators; on the other, you sell our routes (including our direct Nigerian and African connections) to wholesale buyers.
  • You will own relationships, negotiate rates, and grow traffic and margin month on month.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and onboard new SMS route suppliers (carriers, MNOs, aggregators) with strong quality and competitive pricing.
  • Sell Ruach’s wholesale SMS routes to international carriers, aggregators, OTP providers and enterprise messaging platforms.
  • Prospect actively on carrier networks, industry platforms, LinkedIn, Skype/Telegram/WhatsApp and at industry events to build a strong pipeline.
  • Negotiate rates, volumes and commercial terms; send and update rate sheets (price lists) to partners.
  • Coordinate interconnect set-up with the technical team (SMPP/HTTP connections, test routes, sender ID and content requirements).
  • Monitor route performance (delivery rate/DLR, latency, traffic volumes) and act quickly on quality issues with suppliers and customers.
  • Manage partner onboarding documentation: KYC, agreements, NDAs and credit/prepayment terms.
  • Support monthly invoicing and reconciliation of traffic and disputes with partners.
  • Keep the CRM up to date and report weekly on pipeline, traffic, revenue and margin.

Requirements

  • OND, HND or BSc Degree in any discipline (Marketing, Business, Telecoms, Computer Science or related is an advantage).
  • 1 – 3 years experience in sales, business development or carrier/account management – ideally in A2P SMS, wholesale SMS/voice, or telecoms.
  • Understanding of the SMS ecosystem: A2P vs P2P, direct vs grey/SIM routes, SMPP, DLRs, sender ID registration, OTP traffic.
  • Existing contacts with SMS carriers or aggregators is a strong plus.
  • Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills, including with international partners.
  • Comfortable with numbers: rates, margins, traffic reports and Excel/Google Sheets.
  • Self-driven, target-oriented and responsive (international partners work across time zones).
  • Must live in or close to Kubwa, Abuja.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive sales commission on traffic and revenue you bring in
  • Pension
  • HMO (Health Insurance)
  • Work from home every Friday
  • Direct exposure to the international carrier market and hands-on training on Voice and SMS routing and wholesale operations
  • Room to grow with a fast-growing licensed telecom operator.

Application Closing Date
28th October, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications: hr@ruachnet.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.