Telecommunications Sales Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Medical and retirement benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Telecommunications Sales Engineer in Pretoria to bridge complex technical solutions with client needs. You will design tailored telecom solutions, present them to clients, and support the sales team in developing winning proposals and responding to RFPs.

The role requires a technical degree and 5+ years in technical sales; strong networking, VoIP, UC, and mobile networks knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 5+ years in a technical sales or pre-sales role within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong networking, VoIP, UC and mobile networks knowledge.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in or supporting clients in the Pretoria region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients’ telecommunications needs and challenges.
• Design and propose customized solutions based on the company’s product and service portfolio.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to potential customers.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop winning proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Provide post-sales technical support and ensure customer satisfaction with implemented solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and new technologies relevant to telecoms.

Skills

Technical sales

Networking tech

VoIP

Unified communications

Mobile networks

Negotiation

Communication skills

Business value mapping

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Telecommunications Sales Engineer to join their high-performing team in Pretoria . In this crucial role, you will bridge the gap between complex technical solutions and client needs, leveraging your expertise to drive sales and build strong customer relationships. You will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, designing tailored telecommunications solutions, and presenting them effectively to potential clients. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to utilize your technical acumen in a commercially focused role within the vibrant administrative capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective clients to identify their telecommunications needs and challenges.
• Design and propose customized solutions based on the company's product and service portfolio.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to potential customers.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop winning proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Provide post-sales technical support and ensure customer satisfaction with implemented solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and new technologies relevant to the telecoms sector .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical sales or pre-sales role within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies, VoIP, unified communications, and mobile networks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Experience working in or supporting clients in the Pretoria region is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Performance-driven bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Company car or travel allowance.
• Extensive sales and technical training opportunities.