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Sales Engineer, Midwest

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In-Office
Chicago, IL
90K-100K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL
90K-100K Annually
Mid level
Provide pre-sales technical support and system design for Axis hardware and software. Perform site surveys, camera and network design, integration, proof-of-concepts, partner trainings, escalate and analyze technical support issues, and advise sales, partners, and customers on best practices.
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Job Title
Sales Engineer, Midwest

Job Description

Summary

The Sales Engineer will have the primary responsibilities of working with the sales team and partners on pre-sales solutions and technical issues. The services provided include advising, implementing, educating and designing solutions based on Axis hardware and software. The role will have an emphasis on providing field and design services across the entire portfolio of Axis products.

What You'll Do Here:

  • Acts as a role of subject matter expert for design tasks and maintains/updates AEC equipment and network.
  • Responsible for supporting Axis based solutions primarily in a pre-sales capacity.
  • Manage pre-sales research, site design, integration questions, proof-of-concept work
  • Assist with virtual sales calls, partner trainings, walkthroughs
  • Advises and makes recommendations involving Axis hardware and software platforms.
  • Provides design training, system design and best practices for Axis Sales organization, channel partners, program partners and end customers as required.
  • Analyze tech support cases in the area for trends, outstanding cases and other potential issues and engage sales team as needed
  • Follow up/management of escalated tech support tickets
  • Educates and disseminates information on best practices both internally and externally.
  • Researches and identifies ways to provide better services and offerings to Axis partners.

What we are looking for:

  • Extensive system design and integration experience (site surveys, camera placement, network design, bandwidth/storage calculations, pixels on target, application drawings (Visio, CAD), etc
  • Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, Routers, Switches, VPN’s, etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge of image quality, video transport protocols and compression technologies
  • Strong sales mentality and customer relationship skills
  • Proven ability to work in cross functional teams and business units
  • Positive customer-centric attitude
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors’ Degree or post-secondary diploma in information technology (IT), networking, computer science, or security and information risk management
  • 3+ years’ industry experience in customer facing roles related to: systems design, engineering, project management, integration, and/or development.

Physical demands:

  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-40 lbs.
  • Ability to climb and stand on ladders or lifts for extended period of time.
  • Ability to work with heights. Ceilings, ladders, roof tops, etc.
  • Access to a vehicle for occasional site visits, meetings outside the office.
  • Expected travel time for this position is up to 15%.

Target Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 OTE
 

What We Have To Offer:

  • The opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge of the industry with an innovative company.

  • Colleagues who are fun, hard-working, and collaborative.

  • Competitive pay.

  • A great benefits package including medical, HRA/FSA, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more.

  • The opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally.

  • Paid time off.

  • Five-star company events and other cool perks!

Type of EmploymentPermanent Employment

Posting End Date2026-03-25

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 5000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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Top Skills

Axis Hardware And Software,Visio,Cad,Tcp/Ip,Routers,Switches,Vpns,Video Transport Protocols,Compression Technologies
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Axis Communications Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

8700 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60631

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