Technical Sales Training Program: Launch as AM or SE

Ciena Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation is launching a 24-month Technical Sales Development Program based in Atlanta, GA. The program prepares you for a career as an Account Manager or Sales Engineer, emphasizing networking, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to Ciena’s product portfolios and sales processes.

Participants gain experience across engineering design, customer landscape analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Field Service, Technical Support, and Professional Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
• Prior technical and/or sales co-op/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for a successful career in technical sales as an Account Manager (AM) or Sales Engineer (SE).
• Engage with customers to design networks, drive sales and profitability, and learn the end-to-end sales cycle.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Ciena Corporation is launching a 24-month Technical Sales Development Program based in Atlanta, GA. The program prepares you for a career as an Account Manager or Sales Engineer, emphasizing networking, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to Ciena’s product portfolios and sales processes.

Participants gain experience across engineering design, customer landscape analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Field Service, Technical Support, and Professional Services.