Senior Associate, Sales Engineering

Ciena Corporation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Gurugram is seeking a Senior Associate in Sales Engineering to support various pre-sales activities, including customer presentations and engineering designs. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3-7 years of experience with fiber optics and telecommunications. Join a company that values a people-first approach and fosters individual growth in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• 3-7 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, preferably in Sales Engineering.
• Familiarity with RFP technical specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Engineer activities and customer projects.
• Design and validate network solutions using Ciena tools.
• Develop custom presentations and demos for prospective customers.

Skills

Proficiency in fiber optics transmission systems

Technical consultancy

Customer presentations

Solution design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Telecommunications engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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