Field Sales Engineer, Eastern Canada

Axis Communications; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Sabbatical program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Axis Communications in Canada seeks a Field Sales Engineer for Eastern Canada, based in Montreal. This role supports pre-sales, designs solutions, delivers demos, and trains customers, with up to 50% travel.

Fully bilingual in French and English is required. Strong IT/networking knowledge and a proven customer-facing track record are essential. Remote candidates are not considered; Montreal area residents only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, networking or security related field.
• 3+ years in customer-facing roles related to systems design/engineering.
• Fluency in English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales engineering and support.
• Prepare technical sales materials.
• Develop system design recommendations.
• Present demos and training seminars on-site and via webinars.
• Coordinate on-site visits, surveys, and trials.
• Provide in-depth on-site troubleshooting and solutions.
• Work with Regional Sales Managers and sales support.
• Back up other Axis Field Sales Engineers as needed.
• Travel within assigned region up to 50%.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Security/IT market knowledge

Networking (TCP/IP)

Public speaking

Technical writing

Solution design

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Networking

Job description

Job Title Field Sales Engineer, Eastern Canada

Axis Communications, proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work, is looking for a highly motivated and results-driven candidate to fill an opening in our Professional Services Group department as a Field Sales Engineer, Eastern Canada. This role assists Sales with technical solutions support for pre-sales opportunities across the entire portfolio of Axis products. The services include subject matter expertise, advising, implementing, educating and designing solutions using our hardware and software portfolio. This is an individual contributor role, to be based in Montreal, QC or the surrounding area. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales engineering and support
• Prepare technical sales materials
• Develop system design recommendations
• Present demos and training seminars on-site and through webinars
• Coordinate on-site visits, surveys, proof of concept and trial installations
• Provide in-depth on-site troubleshooting and solutions
• Work cohesively with Regional Sales Managers and sales support
• Act as a backup to other Axis Field Sales Engineers as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Travel within assigned region up to 50% of time

Essential Skills

• Fully bilingual in French and English (written and verbal) is required
• Strong knowledge of physical security and IT markets
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, transport protocols, switches, infrastructure, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Mature, professional verbal and listening skills
• Proven reputation of positive customer interaction
• Strong technical writing, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Solid technical writing skills especially white paper, manuals, and instructions
• Design documentation skills of video, audio, and network topologies
• Resourceful and flexible

Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree or post-secondary diploma in information technology (IT), networking, computer science, or security and information risk management
• 3+ years’ industry experience in customer facing roles related to systems design, engineering, project management, integration, and/or development.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-40 lbs. Ability to climb and stand on ladders or lifts for extended period of time. Ability to work with heights. Ceilings, ladders, roof tops, etc. Access to a vehicle for occasional site visits, meetings outside the office.

Pay Range

The approximate total compensation range for this location and position is $100K-$125K, which includes a 90% base / 10% commission OTE and corporate bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the province.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Including performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment to help you balance professional and personal life.
• Professional Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and tuition reimbursement to support your career growth.
• Global Exposure: Opportunity to visit our headquarters in Sweden and collaborate with international teams.
• Sabbatical Program: A paid sabbatical every 5 years to recharge and relax.
• Supportive Culture: Support from leadership and colleagues, fostering an environment where you can truly thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Type of Employment: Permanent Employment Posting End Date 2026-10-30

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications. With around 6000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working. Let´s create a smarter, safer world. For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com. Listen to Get To Know Axis – Podcast We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications. Axis for cities Axis podcast playlist.