Serve as the primary technical resource for the Eastern U.S. sales team, driving technical evaluation, delivering presentations and demos, responding to RFIs/RFPs, producing quotes, providing post-sales support, mentoring team members, and engaging at industry events to align Nokia optical and transmission solutions with customer needs.
As a Sales Engineer for Tier 1 Service Provider Solutions at Nokia, you will work in a dynamic team environment where innovation meets collaboration. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with Account Executives, engineers, and product management teams to drive strategic sales initiatives. Your role will be hands-on, allowing you to design impactful solutions and engage directly with customers. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a culture that values continuous learning and professional growth. With a competitive compensation package, you will benefit from health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and certifications. Together, we will tackle today's networking challenges and shape the future of telecommunications.
- Collaborate with Account Executives to identify and pursue sales opportunities from inception to contract award.
- Design innovative technical solutions that align with customer business and network goals.
- Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and architecture workshops.
- Analyze customer IP network architectures and propose scalable mobility solutions.
- Translate customer business requirements into effective technical designs for various environments.
- Respond to RFIs, RFPs, and technical questionnaires with precision and clarity.
- Work closely with product management, engineering, and customer support to resolve technical challenges.
- Build and maintain relationships with customer network architects, engineering teams, and decision-makers.
Must-Have:
- 7+ years of networking experience in IP and Optical networking
- Strong knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- Experience with Tier 1 ISP backbone networks and mobile backhaul solutions
- Proficient in designing scalable solutions for mobility and metro environments
- Strong customer engagement and presentation skills
Nice-To-Have:
- Experience with major networking vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, Arista)
- Familiarity with network automation tools such as Python and Ansible
- Experience supporting cloud and AI networking initiatives
- Certifications such as Nokia NRS II, SRA, or Cisco CCNA
- Knowledge of data center interconnect (DCI) applications
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