Technical Sales Engineer

Nokia; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plan

Training & certifications

Job summary

Nokia in Coppell, Texas, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for Tier 1 Service Provider Solutions. You will partner with Account Executives, engineers, and product management to craft and present technically compelling solutions to customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing learning in a dynamic telecom environment. You will collaborate across teams to win opportunities, translate business needs into architectures, and support RFxs with precision,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of networking experience in IP and Optical networking.
• Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with Tier 1 ISP backbone networks and mobile backhaul solutions.
• Proficient in designing scalable solutions for mobility and metro environments.
• Strong customer engagement and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Executives to identify and pursue sales opportunities from inception to contract award.
• Design innovative technical solutions that align with customer business and network goals.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and architecture workshops.
• Analyze customer IP network architectures and propose scalable mobility solutions.
• Translate customer business requirements into effective technical designs for various environments.
• Respond to RFIs, RFPs, and technical questionnaires with precision and clarity.
• Work closely with product management, engineering, and customer support to resolve technical challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer network architects, engineering teams, and decision-makers.

Skills

IP & Optical Networking

IPv4/IPv6/MPLS

Tier 1 ISP & Mobile Backhaul

Mobility/Metro Design

Customer Engagement

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Ciena

Arista

Python

Ansible

Nokia NRS II

SRA

CCNA

DCI

Job description

Job Description

As a Technical Sales Engineer for Tier 1 Service Provider Solutions at Nokia, you will work in a dynamic team environment where innovation meets collaboration. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with Account Executives, engineers, and product management teams to drive strategic sales initiatives. Your role will be hands-on, allowing you to design impactful solutions and engage directly with customers. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a culture that values continuous learning and professional growth. With a competitive compensation package, you will benefit from health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and certifications. Together, we will tackle today's networking challenges and shape the future of telecommunications.

Job Description

As a Technical Sales Engineer for Tier 1 Service Provider Solutions at Nokia, you will work in a dynamic team environment where innovation meets collaboration. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with Account Executives, engineers, and product management teams to drive strategic sales initiatives. Your role will be hands-on, allowing you to design impactful solutions and engage directly with customers. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a culture that values continuous learning and professional growth. With a competitive compensation package, you will benefit from health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and certifications. Together, we will tackle today's networking challenges and shape the future of telecommunications.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Collaborate with Account Executives to identify and pursue sales opportunities from inception to contract award.
• Design innovative technical solutions that align with customer business and network goals.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and architecture workshops.
• Analyze customer IP network architectures and propose scalable mobility solutions.
• Translate customer business requirements into effective technical designs for various environments.
• Respond to RFIs, RFPs, and technical questionnaires with precision and clarity.
• Work closely with product management, engineering, and customer support to resolve technical challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer network architects, engineering teams, and decision-makers.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-Have

• 7+ years of networking experience in IP and Optical networking
• Strong knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Experience with Tier 1 ISP backbone networks and mobile backhaul solutions
• Proficient in designing scalable solutions for mobility and metro environments
• Strong customer engagement and presentation skills

Nice-To-Have

• Experience with major networking vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, Arista)
• Familiarity with network automation tools such as Python and Ansible
• Experience supporting cloud and AI networking initiatives
• Certifications such as Nokia NRS II, SRA, or Cisco CCNA
• Knowledge of data center interconnect (DCI) applications