Sales Engineer, Chicago

Clutch Canada; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutch Canada is seeking a Sales Engineer based in Chicago to serve as a key technical resource for its field sales team. This role involves helping customers evaluate Cato Networks solutions, delivering product demonstrations, and engaging directly with customers at events.

Ideal candidates will possess 4+ years of relevant Pre-Sales experience, a solid understanding of networking technologies, and strong presentation skills. The estimated salary range for this position is between $230,000 and $250,000.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Pre-Sales or Consulting experience working with network and/or cloud security products in a customer-facing role.
• Proven track record in software sales.
• Comprehensive understanding of LAN, WAN, switching, routing, firewalls, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical validation of Cato Networks solutions to prospects.
• Deliver product demonstrations to customers and at events.
• Convey customer requirements to Product Management teams.

Skills

Pre-Sales or Consulting experience

Networking technology knowledge

Strong presentation skills

Written communication

Job description

Cato Networks is a leader in cloud networking and security.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer in the Chicago area to be a technical resource for Cato Network’s field sales force. In this role, you will actively drive and manage the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our solutions. You should be skilled at building relationships and explaining technology and product positioning to both business and technical users as well as passionate about understanding technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical validation of Cato Networks solutions to prospects
• Development and delivery of product demonstrations
• Presenting the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc.
• Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs
• Convey customer requirements to Product Management teams
• Travel throughout sales territory

Requirements

• 4+ years of Pre-Sales or Consulting experience working with network and/or cloud security products in a customer-facing role
• Proven track record in software sales
• Comprehensive understanding of networking technology, including:
  • LAN and WAN technologies
  • Switching and routing
  • Security (Firewalls and Filtering technologies)
  • Cloud
• Strong presentation skills and written communication in emails, RFPs, and reports
• Organized, analytical, creative and adaptive in approach and finding solutions

A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $230,000 - $250,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skill set, experience, location, training, and certifications.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.