Ericsson

Sr Sales Engineer

Ericsson$80K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Solution Sales experience or a Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Background in complex sales environments
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior executives
  • Skillful at simplifying and presenting complex concepts
  • Technical knowledge in networking or information security technologies
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated with a history of achieving results

Responsibilities

  • Support sales executives in solution selling for prospective accounts
  • Collaborate with sales executives to strategize and execute complex deals
  • Develop financial models for sales opportunities
  • Align customer needs with tailored solutions
  • Design and deliver impactful presentations and product demos
  • Oversee technical components of RFP and RFI processes
  • Manage and promote Proof of Concept trials in the field

Benefits

  • Nationwide PPO medical plans with a company-funded HSA
  • Subsidized dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Minimum of 15 days vacation, plus personal and sick days
  • Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace mobile therapy
  • Generous volunteer paid time off.
Full Job Description
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  • This role is a remote position located in Texas and relocation is not offered for this position.
  • Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position.


The Senior Sales Engineer supports sales executives with solution selling into prospect account base and partners with sales executives to plan, prepare and execute on strategic deals in complex sales cycles. The Senior Sales Engineer is responsible for selling into new prospects as well as farming back into existing customers to ensure high renewal and customer satisfaction levels. Measures of success include new customer acquisition rates, renewal rates, up-selling, cross-selling, customer satisfaction and contribution to overall sales team and business success.

What you will do:

  • Support sales executives with solution selling into prospect account base
  • Partner with sales executives to plan, prepare and execute on strategic deals in complex sales cycles
  • Model the financial business case associated with each sales opportunity
  • Successfully match customer pain/requirements to proposed solutions
  • Create and deliver powerful presentations and demos that clearly communicate the uniqueness of the value proposition
  • Manage all technical aspects of RFP / RFI responses
  • Promote, conduct and manage Proof of Concept trials in the field
  • Provide customers and prospects with hands on configuration assistance and training
  • Effectively communicate client needs to the R&D teams for future product enhancements
  • Collect and document competitive intelligence


The skills you bring:

  • Seven (7) years of Solution Sales experience or a Bachelor's Degree with three to five (3-5) years of demonstrated Solution Sales experience
  • Experience in a complex sales environment
  • Can forge strong, long-lasting relationships with senior executives
  • Can creatively explain and present complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in networking and/or information security technologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation and creativity skills
  • Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability; a track record of consistent achievement
  • A strong aptitude for business strategy and excellent collaboration skills
  • Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy
  • Can deliver a clear and compelling value proposition to customers/partners
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up, team-oriented environment
  • Demonstrated leadership behaviors
  • Must currently reside in the respective region


Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].

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) || Texas Remote
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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.

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, Talkspace 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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