Ericsson

Consulting Sales Engineer

Ericsson$108K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Sales Engineering or related technical roles
  • Successful support of Fortune 1000 or Global Strategic Accounts
  • Experience with complex sales cycles and multiple stakeholders
  • Track record of building relations with senior technical and business leaders
  • Experience in business case and technology strategy development
  • Technical expertise in WWAN, SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud security architectures
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary technical advisor for Global Strategic Accounts
  • Develop and execute account growth strategies with account managers
  • Build relationships across customer organizations and partnerships
  • Lead discovery workshops to understand customer challenges and objectives
  • Develop solution architectures aligned with business goals
  • Deliver presentations and strategic recommendations to diverse audiences
  • Manage technical strategy for complex opportunities including proposals

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Minimum of 15 days accrued vacation and 11 annual holidays
  • 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks parental leave
  • Paid time off for volunteer activities and mobile therapy services
Full Job Description
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

This is a remote position. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky or Texas.

About This Opportunity

Ericsson is looking for a strategic and customer-focused Consulting Sales Engineer to support a select portfolio of Global Strategic Accounts based primarily in the southeastern United States. This is a highly consultative role that combines technical expertise, business knowledge, and executive engagement. Working closely with Global Strategic Account Managers, strategic partners, and customer stakeholders, the successful candidate will uncover business challenges, develop solution strategies, and create customer technology roadmaps that drive measurable business outcomes. Success in this role requires the ability to build trusted relationships across complex organizations, influence decision-makers at multiple levels, and guide customers through strategic networking and security transformation initiatives. North Carolina or South Carolina location preferred.

What you will do

  • Serve as the primary technical advisor for assigned Global Strategic Accounts
  • Partner with Global Strategic Account Managers to develop and execute account growth strategies
  • Build relationships across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders within customer organizations and with partners
  • Lead discovery workshops and strategic discussions to understand customer priorities, challenges, and business objectives
  • Develop solution architectures and technology roadmaps aligned to a customer's business goals and desired outcomes
  • Deliver executive presentations, technical demonstrations, and strategic recommendations to both technical and business audiences
  • Lead the technical strategy and execution of complex opportunities, including RFPs, RFIs, proposals, and proof-of-concept engagements
  • Collaborate with sales, product management, engineering, services, and partner teams to deliver customer success
  • Provide customer and market insights that help shape product strategy and future solution development


Skills you will bring

  • 8+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, Network Architecture, Security Architecture, or related customer-facing technical roles
  • Demonstrated success supporting Fortune 1000, multinational, or Global Strategic Accounts
  • Experience navigating complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders and decision-makers
  • A track record of building relationships with senior technical and business leaders
  • Experience supporting the development of business cases, technology strategies, and multi-year transformation roadmaps
  • Experience leading virtual and cross-functional teams
  • Technical expertise in WWAN, SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud-delivered security architectures
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Business acumen, strategic thinking, and strong problem-solving ability
  • Commitment to accountability, integrity, and ownership
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Nice to have: Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud; experience with GTM partners (CSPs, channel partners, Global Systems Integrators); relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent; experience in Private Cellular Networks or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)/Neutral Host environments


DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || South Carolina Remote (Country/ City)

Job details: Domain Sales Manager

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Variable Compensation Plan:This role includes the opportunity for sales commissions as a part of the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Variable Compensation Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance against sales targets and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules may apply.

Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.

Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.

Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
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101,067 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
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