Senior DCI & Hyperscaler Sales Engineering Consultant

Ciena; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in connectivity solutions is seeking a Sales Engineering Consultant with deep expertise in the Data Center Interconnect (DCI) market. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop strategic solutions for hyperscale and large-scale data center customers. The ideal candidate should have extensive telecommunications experience alongside strong relationship management and business development skills. The position is based in Saudi Arabia's Makkah Region and requires up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of telecommunications or related industry experience.
• Proven track record in sales and business development skills.
• Technical domain expert with thought leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end solution strategy and architecture discussions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior technology executives.
• Lead architecture design sessions for optical solutions.

Skills

Telecommunications expertise

Sales and business development

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Transport Engineering

Job description

A global leader in connectivity solutions is seeking a Sales Engineering Consultant with deep expertise in the Data Center Interconnect (DCI) market. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop strategic solutions for hyperscale and large-scale data center customers. The ideal candidate should have extensive telecommunications experience alongside strong relationship management and business development skills. The position is based in Saudi Arabia's Makkah Region and requires up to 25% travel.