Wesley Welthagen

Carrier Wholesale

About

I’m a sales leader with over 20 years of experience transforming challenges into opportunities across Telco, ICT, and beyond. From cold-calling door-to-door in Gauteng and London to securing multi-country LTE tenders as Regional Sales Director, I’ve built a career on relationships, strategy, and results. Today, as Carrier Wholesale Manager at China Unicom South Africa, I’m driving telecom growth by connecting carriers with solutions that matter. What fuels me? A passion for innovative technologies and strategic sales optimization. Whether it’s crafting Python tools to map cell towers or designing custom CRMs to slash reporting time, I love blending tech and sales to deliver value. My innovations—like TELEXI, a voice/data network prototype—reflect my drive to push boundaries, even if they’re still in the lab. I thrive on turning complex ideas into clear wins. At Telrad Networks, I secured rural school ICT projects by simplifying data into compelling visuals for government stakeholders. At Workonline, I sold premium IP transit in a price-war market by focusing on quality over cost. Every role has honed my knack for negotiation, adaptability, and team-building. Mentoring is close to my heart. I’ve guided salespeople through cold calls, target setting, and career breakthroughs, sharing the mindset that’s carried me forward. Outside work, you’ll find me lifting weights, golfing, or tinkering with tech ideas—always chasing mastery. Let’s connect if you’re into telecom, innovation, or just a good sales story

Country

South Africa

City

City of Johannesburg

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

Information Technology, Wireless Networking, Wireless Communications Systems, Wireless Broadband, LTE, 4G, Telecommunications Sales, Telecommunication Services, Service Providers, L2/L3 protocols, Ethernet, Telecommunications, Key Account Management, Solution Selling, Mobile Devices, Sales Management, Channel, Product Management, Account Management, Wireless

Experience

Carrier Wholesale

China Unicom South Africa

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Regional Sales Director - Africa

Telrad Networks

2023-11 - 2025-2 · 1 yr 4 mos

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As a passionate advocate for connecting the unconnected, I am dedicated to enhancing the wireless landscape in Africa, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in the world. My mission is to bring reliable and high-performance connectivity to communities and businesses across the continent, unlocking new opportunities and driving economic growth. My main objective is to introduce Telrad's cutting-edge wireless equipment, including point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PTMP) wireless products, as well as our comprehensive LTE technology suite which includes a fully fledged EPC, eNodeB, and CPE devices. In addition to offering a fully fledged EPC, our solutions are designed to be flexible and can easily integrate with our clients' existing billing and AAA services, ensuring a seamless and cohesive experience. Our expertise lies in leveraging our proprietary protocols that mitigate interference and ensure optimal throughput, providing our clients with robust and efficient connectivity solutions. With a strong focus on building relationships and understanding the unique challenges faced by our customers in Africa, I strive to deliver tailored solutions that not only meet their needs but also exceed their expectations. My goal is to empower our clients with the tools and technology they need to thrive in the digital age, driving success for both their businesses and the communities they serve. I am excited to be part of such a dynamic and innovative company which is at the forefront of this transformation and look forward to contributing to the growth and development of the wireless industry in Africa.

Business Development Manager

Workonline Communications

2022-1 - 2023-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Business Developer

Fixed Mobile Telecoms

2021-1 - 2022-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Johannesburg

Telecoms Consultant

XConnect

2018-9 - 2021-1 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Business Development and Cyber Security

inq. Edge

2017-9 - 2018-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

State-of-the-art IT infrastructure and Cyber Threat Prevention with the highest levels of reliability in South Africa, through exceptional service.

Sales

Metrofibre networx

2016-11 - 2017-8 · 10 mos

Midrand

Fibre to the business and ISP whole sale market, through out South Africa and over a globally certified network at extremely competitive costing.

Head Of Sales Marketing

Multisource

2013-5 - 2016-9 · 3 yrs 5 mos

My responsibility is taking new products to market, not only new products for Multisource but new products that have not yet featured in the local market. The visionary leadership and supportive structure at Mutlisource enables me to take an out of the box and entrepreneurial approach to introducing our solution set to this market.