Remote Telecoms Sales Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Continual learning and development

Remote, collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Remote Telecoms Sales Engineer to join its globally distributed sales team. You will provide deep technical expertise on telecom solutions to prospective clients and work with the sales force to translate technical value into business impact.

This fully remote role requires 5+ years in pre-sales or solutions engineering in telecoms, a technical degree, strong networking and cloud skills, and excellent presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years in pre-sales or solutions engineering in telecoms.
• Strong knowledge of networking, cloud services, and unified communications.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with account executives to understand customer requirements and propose solutions.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Respond to technical queries, RFPs, and RFIs with compelling responses.
• Provide technical pre-sales support including design and PoC development.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Build relationships with key technical stakeholders in prospective clients.

Skills

Networking concepts

Cloud services

Unified communications

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and technically adept Remote Telecoms Sales Engineer to join their globally distributed sales team. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting the sales process by providing deep technical expertise on our client's telecommunications solutions to prospective clients across various industries. You will work closely with the sales force, understanding customer needs and articulating how our client's offerings can solve their challenges. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the company's growth and success in the competitive telecoms market. You'll be a trusted technical advisor, bridging the gap between complex technology and business value for clients in regions like Vereeniging.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with account executives to understand customer requirements and identify appropriate solutions from our client's portfolio.
• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations tailored to specific client needs.
• Respond to technical queries, RFPs (Requests for Proposal), and RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Provide technical pre-sales support, including solution design and proof-of-concept development.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies in the telecommunications space.
• Build strong relationships with key technical stakeholders within prospective client organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting role within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, cloud services, unified communications, and related telecom technologies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus commission structure with significant earning potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in cutting-edge technologies.
• A vibrant, collaborative, and results-oriented remote work culture.