Sales Engineer

Zebra Technologies; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to join their remote team. This role involves developing technology strategies, designing creative solutions, and maintaining collaborative relationships with customers. We're looking for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of experience in technical sales. This position offers benefits including 25 days of vacation and professional development opportunities, making it perfect for a tech-savvy problem-solver passionate about sales.

Benefits

25 days of vacation

Up to 32 hours paid volunteer time

Annual bonuses based on financial results

Private medical and dental cover

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant work in a technical sales or solutions role.
• Ability to master a diverse portfolio of products and solutions.
• Proven success in applying solution-selling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute winning technology strategies.
• Design and architect creative solutions for customer needs.
• Build strong relationships with key technical contacts.

Skills

Technical sales

Solution selling

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Remote Work: Yes

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for sales? Do you thrive on designing innovative solutions that help customers succeed? Zebra is looking for a dynamic and driven Sales Engineer to join our talented team! In this role, you will be the technical powerhouse behind our sales force, bridging the gap between our cutting‑edge products and our customers' unique business challenges. If you love technology and enjoy building relationships to close deals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This role is remote, but because of the geographic location of our clients, we are looking for candidates based in Southern Germany.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute winning technology strategies in collaboration with our Account and Channel Management teams.

• Design and architect creative solutions that directly address customer needs and give us a competitive edge.

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key technical contacts at customer accounts, as well as our internal sales and engineering teams.

• Create and deliver compelling, high-impact solution presentations and product demonstrations that captivate both technical and business audiences.

• Act as the primary technical expert, solving customer problems and verifying solution compatibility to ensure success.

• Clearly articulate the business value of Zebra’s solutions, showing customers how our technology can drive their business results and fuel profitable growth.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) paired with 2-5 years of relevant work in a technical sales or solutions role.

• A strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly master a diverse portfolio of products and solutions.

• Proven success in applying solution‑selling concepts to understand customer needs and craft tailored proposals.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to explain complex technical ideas in a simple, persuasive way.

• Sharp business acumen and an understanding of market trends, with the ability to connect our solutions to a customer’s bottom line.

• A proactive and independent mindset, with the judgment to manage complex projects and make sound decisions as a key member of our team.

Benefits

• 25 days of vacation
• Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online
• Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments
• Annual bonuses based on financial results
• Yearly salary increases according to individual performance
• Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra
• Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7%
• Private medical and dental cover
• Access to an innovative online learning platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

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