Telecoms Sales Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a dynamic Telecoms Sales Engineer to bridge the gap between sales and clients, delivering tailored telecom solutions and persuasive technical proposals.

You will conduct discovery, design demonstrations, and collaborate with product/engineering teams, with travel to client sites and a hybrid work setup.

The role offers a competitive base salary with commission, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Experience in a Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales, or Technical Consulting role in telecommunications.
• Strong knowledge of networking, VoIP, cloud communications and related telecom technologies.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the sales team to identify and qualify technical opportunities.
• Conduct technical discovery sessions to understand customer needs and challenges.
• Design and demonstrate customized telecommunications solutions with value propositions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations and proposals.
• Provide post-sales technical support and liaison with product/engineering teams.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking knowledge

VoIP

Cloud communications

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and technically adept Telecoms Sales Engineer to join their team in Klerksdorp . This role serves as a crucial bridge between the sales team and potential clients, providing in-depth technical expertise to support the sales process. You will be responsible for understanding client requirements, designing tailored telecommunications solutions, and presenting technical proposals to prospective customers. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of telecom technologies and excels at communicating complex technical information in a clear and persuasive manner, contributing to revenue growth and customer acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the sales team to identify and qualify technical opportunities with prospective clients.
• Conduct technical discovery sessions to thoroughly understand customer needs and challenges within their telecom infrastructure .
• Design and demonstrate customized telecommunications solutions, highlighting technical benefits and value propositions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations and proposals to potential customers.
• Provide post-sales technical support and act as a liaison between clients and the product/engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in a Sales Engineering , Pre-Sales, or Technical Consulting role within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong knowledge of networking, VoIP, cloud communications, and related telecom technologies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed and work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.