You will work with a team of Systems Engineers who partner with Account Managers. We work with partners and customers to ensure the best possible solution. We have been in our roles from 2-16 years and support and empower each other every day. We have a wide range of interests outside of work, but we all love technology!
Your Impact
You will partner with our Account Managers in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions-setting up demonstrations and explaining features and benefits to customers-and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.
You will gain access to the palette of Cisco technologies and applications in a variety of vertical markets.
You will collaborate with the Account Manager to recommend and develop customer solution offerings.
You will provide an architectural perspective across the Cisco product portfolio and can use your technical specialization for specific opportunities.
You will act in an increasingly consultative fashion and are looked to as a guide, or trusted technical adviser, in your field by the account team and customers.
You will keep up-to-date on relevant competitors solutions, products and services.
You will assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Networking required.
3+ years-related experience required. Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required.
3 years Pre-Sales experience required.
Candidate must be in the Chicago Metro area
Preferred Qualifications
You are passionate about the customer experience and excited about new technology. You are a true teammate and love to learn.
BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.
Proven technical knowledge and consultative skills.
Knowledge of baseline SE skills and in-depth knowledge in at least one specialization in either Data Center, Collaboration, Security or Route/Switch/Wireless.
Knowledge of relevant solutions sets, product line specifications, performance criteria and applications.
You have the understanding and conversant about company, competitors, technologies, solutions, product strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
You show technical knowledge and consultative skills and ability to work effectively and contribute to the extended team.
You have excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.