Remote Senior Sales Engineer - Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Sales Engineer to bridge complex IoT solutions with customer needs. The role is remote-first, supporting clients from Polokwane and beyond, and requires deep technical know-how and proactive client engagement.

Responsibilities include discovery, technical demos, solution design, and collaboration with product/engineering teams to meet client objectives. Travel may be occasional to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Pre-Sales.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of networking, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data analytics, and sensor technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing IoT solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the primary technical expert during the sales process, supporting Account Executives in engaging clients.
• Conduct in-depth discovery sessions to understand customer requirements, objectives, and pain points related to IoT and industrial automation.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations, showcasing the value of IoT solutions.
• Design and architect customized IoT solutions that meet client needs, leveraging deep technical knowledge.
• Respond to technical queries, RFPs, and RFIs from potential and existing customers.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to provide market feedback and product enhancements.
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings in Polokwane's industrial landscape.
• Contribute to the development of sales enablement materials and technical documentation.

Connaissances

Technical communication

IoT solutions

Networking knowledge

Cloud platforms

Formation

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree útil

Outils

AWS

Azure

GCP

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in industrial IoT solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sales Engineer to join their fully remote team, supporting clients and prospects in the Polokwane region and beyond. This critical role bridges the gap between complex technical solutions and customer business needs, providing expert technical guidance throughout the sales cycle. You will engage with potential customers to understand their challenges, demonstrate the capabilities of our client's cutting-edge IoT platforms, and design tailored solutions. This is a remote-first position requiring strong technical acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert during the sales process, supporting Account Executives in engaging clients.


• Conduct in-depth discovery sessions to fully understand customer technical requirements, business objectives, and pain points related to IoT and industrial automation.


• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations, showcasing the value of our client's solutions.


• Design and architect customized IoT solutions that meet specific client needs, leveraging deep technical knowledge.


• Respond to technical queries, RFPs, and RFIs from potential and existing customers.


• Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to provide feedback on market requirements and product enhancements.


• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.


• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings, particularly within the context of the Polokwane market's industrial landscape.


• Contribute to the development of sales enablement materials, including technical documentation and best practice guides.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Pre-Sales role, preferably within the IoT, M2M, or industrial automation sectors.


• Proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong understanding of networking protocols, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data analytics, and sensor technologies.


• Experience in designing and implementing IoT solutions.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.


• Superb communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree is a plus.


• Must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.


• Ability to travel occasionally to client sites if required, though the role is primarily remote and based remotely near Polokwane .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and expenses.


• Opportunities for significant professional growth and career advancement in a rapidly expanding industry.


• Access to state-of-the-art technology and continuous learning resources.


• Flexible working hours within a remote-first culture.


• Annual performance reviews and merit-based salary increases.