Telecoms Sales Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission plan

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work

Company car

Travel allowance

Sales training

Career progression

Industry exposure

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Telecoms Sales Engineer to drive tailored telecom solutions for clients in Upington and surrounding regions. The role blends client engagement with technical design and proposal development.

You will translate complex telecom concepts into business value, deliver compelling presentations, and support the sales cycle from initial inquiry to closure, with hybrid work flexibility and regional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years in a technical telecom role (e.g., network/systems engineer).
• Strong understanding of IP networking, VoIP, mobile, fiber, cloud services.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their business requirements and technical challenges.
• Design and propose customized telecom solutions (network, voice, data).
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to clients.
• Collaborate with sales to support from lead gen to deal closure.
• Prepare technical proposals, SOWs and quotes.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and answer client questions.

Skills

IP networking

VoIP

Mobile communications

Fiber optics

Cloud services

Sales mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Telecommunications/CS)

Tools

CRM software

Office applications

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing telecommunications solutions provider, is seeking a dynamic Telecoms Sales Engineer to join their team, primarily serving the Upington, Northern Cape region. This hybrid role offers a compelling blend of client-facing engagement, requiring travel to customer sites, and remote work for proposal development, technical analysis, and internal collaboration. You will be responsible for understanding client needs, designing tailored telecommunications solutions, and presenting technical proposals to prospective and existing customers. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in telecommunications, excellent communication and presentation skills, and a proven ability to translate technical features into business benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in a commercially focused role and contribute to the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their business requirements and technical challenges related to telecommunications.
• Design and propose customized telecommunications solutions, including network infrastructure, voice, and data services.
• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective and existing clients.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to support the sales process from lead generation to deal closure.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals, SOWs, and quotes.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and answer client queries regarding solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
• Work with internal technical teams to ensure the feasibility and successful implementation of proposed solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners.
• Gather market feedback and provide input for product and service development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer Science), IT, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical role within the telecommunications industry (e.g., network engineer, systems engineer).
• Strong understanding of telecommunications technologies such as IP networking, VoIP, mobile communications, fiber optics, and cloud services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Sales-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Proficiency in CRM software and standard office applications.
• Experience in a pre-sales or sales engineering role is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Company car or travel allowance for client visits.
• Ongoing technical and sales training.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
• Exposure to a wide range of telecommunications solutions.
• Performance-based bonuses.