The Team
Cisco seeks a Solutions Engineer to partner with our Account Manager in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions-setting up demonstrations and explaining features and benefits to customers-and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Gain access to the broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications in the Service Provider market
- Direct account and partner responsibilities for selected accounts in assigned account. Stay abreast of relevant competitive solutions, products and services.
- Provide technical and sales support for accounts in assigned territory Perform technical presentations for customers, partners and prospects.
- Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.
Qualifications
The candidate must have 10+ years-related experience, has cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required. Pre-Sales experience required in Service Provider. Typically requires BS / BA (Electrical Engineering / Computer Science) or equivalent from reputable University. CCIE certification is preferred.
Desired Skills
Soft Skill Requirements :
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skillsAbility to work effectively and add value as a team member. Demonstrated technical knowledge and consultative skills.Strong problem-solving skills : ability to assess a problem and determine an effective course of action.Capabilities to work with various non-technical groups (finance, legal, Post sales)Can work under minimum supervision and under pressureSelf-motivated, fast learner and has initiativesCapabilities to lead a group of people with various technical backgroundCapabilities to have strategic thinking to address customer concern and to support customer business growth.Customer oriented attitudeTechnical Skill Requirements :
Understand about Service Provider ArchitectureHave in-depth understanding of TCP / IP, Segment Routing, Network Automation, IP / MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, DWDM and MobilityHave hands on experience in routing and switching productsHave product knowledge in advance technologies either for Cisco Products or for Cisco Competitor ProductsHave capabilities in designing end to end large complex network to meet Service Providers requirements.