Telecoms Sales Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or travel allowance

Competitive base salary + commission

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Telecoms Sales Engineer to bridge the gap between technical expertise and customer needs. You will provide pre-sales support, design solutions, and deliver product demonstrations to drive proposals.

The role requires a strong telecoms background, plus excellent presentation and communication skills, with travel within Gauteng as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in technical pre-sales or sales engineering in telecoms.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, VoIP and 4G/5G technologies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs with account managers.
• Design and present tailored technical solutions.
• Deliver product demonstrations and deep-dives for prospects.
• Respond to RFPs and RFIs with technical input.
• Support post-sales planning and solution implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer), Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and expanding telecommunications company, is seeking a driven Telecoms Sales Engineer to support their sales team in the Vereeniging, Gauteng region. This crucial role bridges the gap between technical expertise and customer needs, providing pre-sales technical support, designing solutions, and delivering compelling product demonstrations. You will work closely with the sales force to understand client requirements, articulate the value proposition of our client's offerings, and ensure technical feasibility. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation in telecommunications coupled with excellent communication and presentation skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your technical knowledge in a client-facing role and contribute to the growth of a leading telecommunications provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account managers to identify customer needs and opportunities.
• Design and present technical solutions tailored to client requirements, covering areas like network infrastructure, voice, and data services.
• Conduct compelling product demonstrations and technical deep-dives for prospective clients.
• Respond to technical aspects of RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Provide post-sales technical support and assist with solution implementation planning.
• Stay updated on product developments, industry trends, and competitor offerings.
• Build strong relationships with technical stakeholders at client organizations.
• Gather market feedback and convey it to product management and engineering teams.
• Contribute to sales forecasts and strategic account planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a technical pre-sales, sales engineering, or solutions architecture role within the telecommunications sector.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications technologies, including IP networking, VoIP, mobile networks (4G/5G), cloud-based services, and related hardware/software.
• Excellent presentation, demonstration, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business benefits.
• Proven experience in responding to RFPs and RFIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a sales team.
• Willingness to travel within the Vereeniging, Gauteng area and occasionally further afield.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission and bonus structures.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to work with innovative telecommunications products and solutions.
• Professional development and training programs to enhance technical and sales skills.
• A collaborative and results-oriented work culture in Vereeniging, Gauteng.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Company car or travel allowance.