Jobs · Business Development · North Carolina

Senior Sales Engineer

Optimum · Hendersonville, NC · 4 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Job Summary

The Senior Sales Engineer (Sr. SE) serves as a strategic technical advisor and key partner to the Commercial Sales organization, driving revenue growth and customer retention through expert solution design, consultation, and implementation support. This role provides advanced pre-sales and post-sales technical leadership across complex voice, data, and video solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Account Executives, fiber construction, and network engineering to provide advanced technical consultation during the sales cycle.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Fiber Construction and Network Engineering, to design and deliver scalable, qualified network solutions for customer deployment.
  • Lead discovery sessions to assess customer business needs, technical environments, and solution requirements.
  • Design and architect wireless networking, IoT integration, data, video, and managed service solutions.
  • Develop technical proposals, network diagrams (e.g., Visio), and solution documentation.
  • Present technical solutions and value propositions to clients, including executive-level stakeholders.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and their IT teams.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused communication.
  • Support "application-based selling" strategies to maximize customer value and revenue opportunities.
  • Ensure solutions align with customer goals, technical requirements, and internal standards.
  • Train and mentor sales teams on core technologies, products, and solution positioning.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Construction, Field Service, and Operations-Project Management teams to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Support RFP/RFI responses, including technical narratives, solution design, and pricing inputs.
  • Provide technical leadership during strategic or high-value pursuits.
  • Oversee technical validation and solution handoff to implementation teams.
  • Provide Tier II/III escalation support for complex customer issues.
  • Ensure successful deployment and customer satisfaction through ongoing engagement.
  • Collaborate with Product teams on service development, enhancements, and compatibility testing.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive offerings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and customer experience.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in telecommunications, networking, or technical sales engineering roles.
  • Proven success supporting complex enterprise or mid-market sales environments.
  • Strong experience in solution design, customer engagement, and technical sales support.
  • Deep knowledge of voice, data, video, and IP networking technologies.
  • Experience with: Hamina/Ekahau, MS Visio, BlueBeam VUE, Salesforce, MS Office 365 Suite, various AI professional working design tools and PC-based network utility tools.
  • Proven design and analysis experience with TCP/IP LAN/WAN, OSI Model, Network Security, Firewalls, VPNs, Techstack-layer technology, IoT, IP Video, VoIP, SAAS, Fiber PON/Multi-Gigabit, HFC Broadband Internet, LTE, DOCSIS technology, Data storage and enterprise networking environments, Internet services, cloud/managed services, hosting, and collocation.
  • Ability to design secure, scalable network architectures.
  • Exceptional consulting, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong business acumen with a sales-driven mindset.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor peers and enable sales teams.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Customer-first mindset with a focus on long-term relationships.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred certifications: Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA), CCNA, CCNP, or similar industry credentials.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
  • Experience working with hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) networks or similar broadband infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of competitive telecom service offerings and market landscape.
  • Experience supporting large-scale RFPs and enterprise solution deals.

Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional consulting, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong business acumen with a sales-driven mindset.
  • Proven ability to influence decisions and build credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel and Powerpoint).
  • Advanced problem

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