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Systems Sales Engineering Manager

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Description

  • We’re seeking an experienced Systems Sales Engineering Manager who will lead a team of Systems Sales Engineers while also serving as a hands-on technical expert
  • Lead and manage a high-performing team of Systems Sales Engineers to achieve revenue and new business growth targets
  • Develop and execute team strategies to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and build strong customer relationships
  • Recruit, train, and mentor Systems Sales Engineers, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development
  • Manage team performance through data and analytics, setting clear goals and holding the team accountable to results
  • Foster a collaborative environment where the team can thrive and continuously improve
  • Actively engage as a technical authority on regional opportunities
  • Qualify and scope opportunities directly alongside sales teams to assess fit and ensure technical feasibility
  • Lead and execute POCs (Proof of Concepts) for key prospects, demonstrating deep technical expertise
  • Serve as the technical lead on major pursuits, providing hands-on guidance and execution
  • Provide technical guidance to the sales team, ensuring they have the knowledge, frameworks, and tools to succeed
  • Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients
  • Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering to align sales strategies with company goals and product roadmap
  • Gather customer insights from direct opportunity engagement to inform product decisions
  • Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and technical best practices
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement based on real-world customer interactions

Benefits

  • We’re an agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow, as a company and as individuals.
  • Every team member receives a compensation package that includes equity, so we can grow together.
  • We offer top-grade insurance, with medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Vacations, holidays, family days. With no tracked time off, you can go as long as it’s okay with your manager.
  • This is a hybrid role requiring both strong leadership capabilities and the technical depth to actively engage with customers as a practitioner—qualifying opportunities, providing technical leadership on key deals, and executing POCs directly
  • 7+ years of experience in software sales engineering, with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve their goals
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of sales professionals
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
  • Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies, build strong customer relationships, and drive revenue growth
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Understanding of networking protocols, and other operational tools and
    practices
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Experience as a leader running sales engineering organization
  • Experience owning program strategy and communicating results to senior
    Leadership
  • Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
  • Excellent understanding of Networking, Cloud and/or Security fundamentals
  • Experience supporting multiple large enterprises, service providers or
    Governmental agencies
  • Vendor certification (CCNP,CCIE,JNCIA,JNCIE,JNCIS,AWS CSA Associate etc.)

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