Solutions Engineer (mea)

Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

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We are currently looking for a highly motivated Solutions Engineer in South Africa.
In this position, you will provide expert knowledge of Optical Networking (WDM, Fiber Monitoring and PON) to the MEA (Middle East / Africa, especially South Africa) regional Sales Team.
Key Responsibilities:Communication of sales and market requirements and trends incl. "Requests for Features". Providing technical management of major bids and tenders in the region. This will include but is not limited to keeping in close contact with strategic customers, Product Line Management and Business Development (BD). Responsible for executing the technical aspects of the RFX process and assisting the Key Account Manager with the Win / Loss Analysis process including tools and documentation. Direct customer-facing support to sales with major account and channel opportunities. Support customer demonstrations, and work with Customer Services to provide trials, evaluations, and First Installs and Technology Introduction Programmes. Provide technical advice to the sales team and strategic customers: General network consulting, network optimisation, network planning and training.

Knowledge, skills and experience requiredGood science / engineering degree or equivalent industry experience In-depth knowledge of transmission networks (DWDM), and Access or Data-Centric networks / LANs (IP, Fibre Channel) Experience in the network providers, data centre, or telco / router equipment supplier area Fluent in English skills, both spoken and written - other languages are appreciated as well Robust personality and attitude essential. Must have considerable presentation and meeting management experience

Scope of employmentFulltime / Permanent Office based (Pretoria) or hybrid working. Readiness to travel in MEA (25%)

Primary location of jobPretoria

Compensation* Sales compensation scheme: Base salary + Commission

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1492596
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned