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AHEAD, Inc. is an IT services and consulting company that is on a mission to “accelerate the impact of technology on business.” As an employer, the company is known for its cha
Senior Specialty Solutions Engineer - Network
Location
United States
Posted
115 days ago
Salary
$175K - $275K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Specialty Solutions Engineer - Network
AHEAD, Inc.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The AHEAD Senior Specialty Solutions Engineer-Network will be focused on the core tenets of Network and Network Security related solutions for AHEAD prospects and customers including a broad range of technologies. As a member of our Specialty Solutions Engineering team, you will be considered an organizational thought leader for this marketplace. - Work in partnership with multiple sales representatives to build cohesive account strategies for existing and prospective clients. - Help sales representatives identify potential technologies and vendors to partner within a given account. - Assist in driving strategy throughout a given campaign. - Evolve into the technical thought leader for each client. - Define strategy, compare alternative approaches, and build key relationships. - Size and configure products, leveraging subject matter experts and inside consultants. Qualifications - Deep understanding of Campus wired and wireless technologies. - Understanding and mastery of Datacenter and cloud networking technologies are a plus. - Desire to focus on traditional on-premise solutions and demonstrate skills in new technologies. - Experience or eagerness to learn about network and system/access design with Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other cloud services. Requirements - Participation, leadership, and coordination of the AHEAD virtual team for Network Infrastructure. - Work with the AHEAD partner management team and selected vendors to maintain vendor technical and sales relationships. - Design, architect, and consult for AHEAD clients as a Network Specialist. - Build skills, relationships, and industry credibility to drive product, services, and consulting sales. - Support sales teams by providing advice and solutions optimized to meet customer technical and business requirements. - Develop relationships with account managers, partners, and customers in support of sales team objectives. - Strategize and execute technical sales calls. - Complete required pre-sales documentation quickly and accurately. - Qualify sales opportunities based on customer technical requirements and decision-making processes. - Present and market the design and value of proposed AHEAD solutions to customers and prospects. - Participate in mentorship of entry-level team members. - Possess strong, detailed product/technology/industry knowledge. Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. - 401(k). - Paid company holidays. - Paid time off. - Paid parental and caregiver leave. - Plus more! See benefits here for additional details. Compensation $175,000 - $275,000 a year. The compensation range indicated reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Job Requirements
- Deep understanding of Campus wired and wireless technologies.
- Understanding and mastery of Datacenter and cloud networking technologies are a plus.
- Desire to focus on traditional on-premise solutions and demonstrate skills in new technologies.
- Experience or eagerness to learn about network and system/access design with Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other cloud services.
- Participation, leadership, and coordination of the AHEAD virtual team for Network Infrastructure.
- Work with the AHEAD partner management team and selected vendors to maintain vendor technical and sales relationships.
- Design, architect, and consult for AHEAD clients as a Network Specialist.
- Build skills, relationships, and industry credibility to drive product, services, and consulting sales.
- Support sales teams by providing advice and solutions optimized to meet customer technical and business requirements.
- Develop relationships with account managers, partners, and customers in support of sales team objectives.
- Strategize and execute technical sales calls.
- Complete required pre-sales documentation quickly and accurately.
- Qualify sales opportunities based on customer technical requirements and decision-making processes.
- Present and market the design and value of proposed AHEAD solutions to customers and prospects.
- Participate in mentorship of entry-level team members.
- Possess strong, detailed product/technology/industry knowledge.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid company holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Plus more! See benefits here for additional details.
- Compensation
- $175,000 - $275,000 a year. The compensation range indicated reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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