Tech firm seeks analytical Pre‑Sales Engineer in Telco space. Support sales team with technical input into RF Network Testing Gear solutions.
What the person must be able to do :
This role is in the South African Telco industry. The company supplies Network Testing equipment to major Telcos. You need to have a background in electrical engineering, so that you can understand what the equipment does, and the customer problems it solves. You need to have technical knowledge of RF Testing and Design. Strong bonus if this experience includes Telco exposure.
- Technical support to sales team on RF and Telco Network testing gear
- Technical solution creation, configuration and architecture
- Technical presentations and demonstrations
- Lead generation from interactions with technical people at customers
- Liaising with vendors on technical issues
- Occasional customer support on technical issues
- Customer training
- Company will provide training on their equipment range. Must be able to teach yourself to supplement this training if needed
Knowledge on how to use the following types of equipment :
RF Network AnalysersSpectrum AnalysersRF Power MetersDigital microwave / radio communication systemsKey Job Deliverables :
Technical configurations for proposed solutionsCustomer TrainingOccasional Customer SupportLead Generation from interactions with technical people at customerBackground work experience
3+ years of experience in RF technical work, such as design, testing, support or configurationComfortable in discussing and selling measurement solutions in the telecom environment from POTS to 100GigEAdvantageous : Good understanding of technical terms and acronyms used in telecomm and T&M marketsStrongly advantageous if the candidate has actually worked for a TelcoElectronics Engineering Diploma / Degree with subjects such as : Radio Engineering Satellite Communications RF Microwave Electronic communicationAdvantageous : Completed Selling Skills TrainingType of Person
Qualify In
Highly self-motivatedSelling and negotiating skillsAnalytical abilityCommunication skillsGood telephone mannerBilingualInterpersonal skillsTask and time managementProblem solving skillsCan work well under pressureCommitted to customer satisfactionKeen to pursue a career in high level technical sellingQualify Out
AbrasiveEmotionally coldIntroverted – Not a people personWants to be spoon fedLikes to sit behind a deskCannot communicateCannot think for themselvesCannot operate independentlyLethargicBlamerPersonality Summary :
Moderate Driver – Results Orientated Go-getterHigh Analytical – Understands Technology and how to apply to customer needs. Detailed, facts drivenAdvantageous : Moderate Expressive – Outgoing people person with charmBenefits of this Role :
Great company to work forExciting technology solutionConstant change and excitementExciting industryReports to : Sales Manager
Location : Pretoria, Centurion
Salary : R35K to R45K per month basic + commission. Negotiable. On Target R60K.
Type : Permanent
Start : ASAP
Reference : DT 109
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