Sales Support Engineer

Sony Corporation; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid medical leave

401k with match

Vacation time

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Sony Electronics Inc. Professional Display Solutions division has an excellent opportunity for a Sales Support Engineer.

This is a remote, field-based technical sales support position supporting the Mid-Atlantic region. Ideal candidates will be located in North Carolina or South Carolina and will act as the primary technical resource for pre-sales and post-sales engagements across BRAVIA Professional Displays, projectors, and digital signage platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience supporting professional AV, display, collaboration, networking, or IT solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, IT, networking, cloud-based platforms, Digital Signage, and display technologies.
• Experience supporting pre-sales solution development and post-sales technical customer success activities.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, network infrastructure, AV-over-IP technologies, and connected device ecosystems.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other productivity tools.
• Ability to lift and transport demonstration equipment up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conducting customer demonstrations, technical presentations, product evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, product training sessions, and solution workshops.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers to identify technical requirements, develop winning solutions, overcome competitive challenges, and support opportunities through the entire sales process.
• Provide post-sales technical support, assist with system configuration and deployment guidance, support firmware and software implementation activities, and coordinate escalation of technical issues to Sony service and engineering organizations when required.
• Gather competitive intelligence, identify market trends, provide product performance feedback to Product Management and Marketing teams, support strategic initiatives, and participate in trade shows, customer events, roadshows, demonstrations, seminars, and industry conferences.]

Skills

Pre-sales support

Technical presentations

Customer training

Collaboration with Account Managers

Technical demonstrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk‑takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work‑life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half‑days during the summer). Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Sony Electronics Inc. Professional Display Solutions division has an excellent opportunity for a Sales Support Engineer. This is a remote, field‑based technical sales support position supporting the Mid‑Atlantic region. Ideal work‑from‑home candidates will be located in North Carolina or South Carolina.

The Sales Support Engineer serves as the primary technical resource supporting Sony Professional Display Solutions Account Managers, reseller partners, system integrators, consultants, distributors, and end‑user customers throughout the territory. The Sales Support Engineer is responsible for driving technical engagement and providing pre‑sales and post‑sales support for Sony's Professional Display Solutions portfolio, including BRAVIA Professional Displays, Business Projectors, Crystal LED (CLED), PTZ Cameras, Digital Signage solutions, cloud‑based display management platforms, and emerging analytics and IoT technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conducting customer demonstrations, technical presentations, product evaluations, proof‑of‑concept testing, product training sessions, and solution workshops.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers to identify technical requirements, develop winning solutions, overcome competitive challenges, and support opportunities through the entire sales process.
• Provide post‑sales technical support, assist with system configuration and deployment guidance, support firmware and software implementation activities, and coordinate escalation of technical issues to Sony service and engineering organizations when required.
• Gather competitive intelligence, identify market trends, provide product performance feedback to Product Management and Marketing teams, support strategic initiatives, and participate in trade shows, customer events, roadshows, demonstrations, seminars, and industry conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience supporting professional AV, display, collaboration, networking, or IT solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, IT, networking, cloud‑based platforms, Digital Signage, and display technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions.
• Experience supporting pre‑sales solution development and post‑sales technical customer success activities.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, network infrastructure, AV‑over‑IP technologies, and connected device ecosystems.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other productivity tools.
• Ability to lift and transport demonstration equipment up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

Preferred Skills

• CTS certification.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, DSCE, CCNA, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience working for a professional AV manufacturer, distributor, consultant, or systems integrator.
• Experience supporting direct‑view LED, Digital Signage, cloud‑based solutions, and enterprise display technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
• Experience supporting Education, Corporate, Government, Healthcare, Retail, Transportation, or Large Venue vertical markets.
• Consistent track record of exceeding company expectations and delivering exceptional technical customer support.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $63,120 to $84,161.

Benefits

• healthcare benefits (medical,dental, and vision)
• paid medical leave
• 401k plan with matching company contributions
• vacation time
• education assistance
• student loan assistance program
• eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually
• up to twelve weeks paid parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross‑cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Disability Accommodation

Sony Electronics and Sony of Canada ULC provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

Company Values

Values Dreams & Curiosity Pioneer the future with dreams and curiosity. Diversity Pursue the creation of the very best by harnessing diversity and varying viewpoints. Integrity & Sincerity Earn the trust for the Sony brand through ethical and responsible conduct. Sustainability Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices.