Telecom Solutions Engineer - Pre-Sales & Client Engagement

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous commission

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24, in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Telecommunications Sales Engineer to bridge complex telecom offerings with client needs, designing tailored solutions and presenting technical proposals to clients.

The role blends field engagement with remote preparation, requiring strong technical and communication skills and offering a hybrid work model, ongoing product training, and clear opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in technical pre-sales, sales engineering, or solutions architect in telecom.
• Solid understanding of IP networking, VoIP, cloud communications, mobile networks, and fibre optics.
• Able to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused solutions.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in solution design and proposal development.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to identify and qualify telecom customers.
• Assess client needs to align technical requirements with business objectives.
• Design and propose tailored telecom solutions (hardware, software, network services).
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and address questions.
• Create proposals, scope of work documents, and pricing structures.
• Coordinate with engineering to feedback market needs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies.
• Support post-sales during implementation transition.
• Build and maintain long-lasting customer relationships.

Skills

IP networking

VoIP

Cloud communications

Fibre optics

Mobile networks

Presentation skills

Solution design

Proposal development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical field

Job description

Placements24, in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Telecommunications Sales Engineer to bridge complex telecom offerings with client needs, designing tailored solutions and presenting technical proposals to clients.

The role blends field engagement with remote preparation, requiring strong technical and communication skills and offering a hybrid work model, ongoing product training, and clear opportunities for career growth.