Solution Sales Engineer - SD WAN

Expereo; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Expereo, a leader in managed internet and cloud connectivity solutions, seeks a Solution Sales Engineer in London. The role requires expertise in pre-sales engineering, guiding enterprise customers in SD-WAN and cloud interactions, contributing to solution design, and ensuring effective customer engagement. Candidates should possess strong networking knowledge and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Plan

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Hybrid working

25 days Holiday

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of pre-sales engineering or solution architecture experience required.
• Strong expertise in SD-WAN/SASE/SSE technologies is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for enterprise stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers with technical consultations.
• Design tailored SD-WAN/SASE solutions integrating global network services.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare responsive technical proposals.

Skills

Pre-sales engineering

Solution architecture

Technical consulting

SD-WAN technologies

Cloud networking

Telecommunications services

Education

Industry certifications (CCNP, JNCIP, NSE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking)

Job description

We are the Intelligent Internet Platform. We connect People, Places and Things anywhere, managing Internet Performance better than anyone else, while providing One Global Experience, giving Visibility, Control and Security through expereoOne.

Expereo believes in the power of Internet connectivity. As the world's largest provider of managed internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Cloud connectivity solutions, we power enterprises and government sites worldwide, helping to enhance every business' productivity with flexible and optimal Internet performance.

As a trusted partner of Fortune 500 enterprises, our continued aim and success in helping our customers and partners depends solely on the talented individuals who make Expereo a dynamic, effective, multicultural, and equitable environment.

We are looking for a Solution Sales Engineer to support our sales team, focusing on SD-WAN, global connectivity, and telecommunications and cloud solutions. This role will be instrumental in driving customer engagements, designing tailored solutions, and ensuring seamless pre-sales support. This role will also encompasses engagement on the post-sales where Solutions personal will be actively involved in monthly or quarterly review of our existing client base to recommend and advise potential solutions. This role reports to Head of Global solutions who is based out of Singapore.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre/Post-Sales & Solution Design

• Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, providing technical consultation on SD-WAN/SASE/SSE, global connectivity, and managed network services.
• Design tailored SD-WAN/SASE/SSE solutions integrating Expereo's global network services, including Internet, MPLS, Broadband, LEO, Fixed Wireless Access, Ethernet P2P and Cloud Acceleration.
• Conduct technical workshops, demos, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to showcase Expereo solution capabilities.
• Assist in preparing responses for RFPs, RFIs, and customer proposals, ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
• Support the sales team in achieving revenue targets by driving the adoption of Expereo's Managed Serivces
• Provide technical guidance to the sales team and customer and actively involved in monthly or quarterly business review for allocated/designated customer in addressing questions, solutions need throughout the life cycle of an Expereo customer
• Work internally to contribute, collaborate, maintain and keep up to date Expereo Technical design and solutions standards, including case studies, whitepapers, and solutions briefs to support sales efforts
• Collaborate with Expereo's post sales and delivery teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales to implementation

Customer & Partner Engagement

• Work closely with enterprise customers to understand business needs and translate them into tailored network solutions.
• Collaborate with telecom service providers, technology vendors, and cloud partners to ensure seamless solution integration.
• Support the sales team in presenting technical concepts to C-level executives, IT teams, and procurement stakeholders, at an industry or partner events and etc.

Industry Expertise & Innovation

• Stay updated on SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, cloud networking, and telco trends to provide competitive insights.
• Provide market intelligence on global internet connectivity and emerging networking technologies.
• Train internal sales teams and partners on Expereo's SD-WAN/SASE/SSE and managed network solutions.
• Provide feedback to Expereo's product and engineering teams to help shape future offerings and enhancements

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in pre-sales engineering, solution architecture, or technical consulting in networking and telecommunications.
• Strong expertise in SD-WAN/SASE/SSE technologies (Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, Aruba/Silver Peak, etc.) and global network solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications services, including MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G, satellite, and cloud connectivity.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SASE/Security solutions is a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for enterprise stakeholders.
• Experience working with global enterprises and understanding their unique networking and connectivity challenges
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, NSE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, SDWAN/SASE certification are plus.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid working
• 25 days Holiday

Beyond the Job

We're proud of our focus on Environment, Social and Governance as well as the passion we display for the communities where we live and work.

EEO (Equal Employments Opportunities) Statement:

Expereo is an Equal Opportunities employer who aims to support and celebrate every employee that comes through our doors. We respect and support all of our people regardless of background, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical condition.