Telecoms Solutions Specialist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Medical and retirement benefits

Ongoing training on new products

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Telecoms Solutions Specialist to translate client needs into tailored telecommunications offerings spanning voice, data and connectivity.

You will lead pre-sales activities, develop technical proposals and quotations, collaborate with sales and engineering to ensure feasible deployments, and present complex concepts in clear terms while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years in technical sales, pre-sales, or solutions consulting in telecoms.
• Strong knowledge of business communication systems, IP telephony, cloud communications, and networking.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with clients.
• Ability to develop technical proposals and solution documentation.

Responsibilities

• Understand client communication needs and challenges.
• Design and present customized telecom solutions (voice, data, connectivity).
• Develop technical proposals and quotations reflecting the proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering to ensure feasible implementations.
• Stay updated on telecom products, services, and industry trends.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and answer client questions.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Solution design

Client engagement

Proposal writing

Networking

IP telephony

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a knowledgeable and customer-focused Telecoms Solutions Specialist to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is key in understanding client needs and proposing tailored telecommunications solutions that meet their business objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor, leveraging your expertise to present complex technical offerings in a clear and concise manner. This position is ideal for someone with a strong grasp of telecom services and a passion for helping businesses thrive through effective communication technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with potential and existing clients to understand their communication requirements and challenges.
• Design and present customized telecommunications solutions, including voice, data, and connectivity services.
• Develop technical proposals and quotations that accurately reflect the proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure the feasibility and successful implementation of solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest telecommunications products, services, and industry trends.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and answer client questions regarding proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a technical sales, pre-sales support, or solutions consulting role within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of business communication systems, IP telephony, cloud communications, and networking.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Proficiency in developing technical proposals and solution documentation.
• Problem-solving abilities and a customer-centric approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Ongoing training on new products and solutions.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and technologies in Upington .
• Supportive team environment focused on client success.