Sales Engineer

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Sales Engineer supporting EXFO's Sales and Account Team in promoting testing equipment in the network service provider market. Engaging in customer training and competitive intelligence.

Responsibilities:

  • Support EXFO Sales and Account Team by promoting testing equipment into the network service provider market
  • Provide support presence at trade shows, conferences, and customer demonstrations focusing on technical product applications
  • Develop and deploy customer training curriculum in coordination with Sales Manager and Account Management Team
  • Participate in field evaluations to ensure customers are properly trained and tutored on EXFO testing solutions
  • Manage aspects of Customer evaluations in close coordination with sales and account manager to ensure product approval
  • Respond to RFPs in close coordination with sales manager to provide the best positive response to all technical requirements
  • Provide solution proposals and justification to suit customer needs
  • Maintain close supportive relationships with focus accounts to ensure smooth acceptance of products
  • Provide customized test plans and job aids to ensure smooth acceptance of products
  • Provide market interface between Product Management Team and customers by developing and maintaining key relationships at focus accounts
  • Advise Product Management Team on product feature/road map to coordinate with upcoming customer requirements
  • Provide competitive intelligence – feature set, road map, pricing

Requirements:

  • Entry level position with 1 to 3 years of equivalent experience in Telco operator or service provider
  • Degree holder/and or equivalent in Telecommunications or Optics
  • Knowledge of physical and optical layer technology and applications (OTDR, loss test, dispersion, DWDM, PON and FTTx)
  • Knowledge of Protocols technology and applications (SDH, next generation SDH, ATM, Frame Relay, Gigabit Ethernet, Voice over IP, xDSL etc.)
  • Ability to travel. Approximately 70% travel required
  • Extremely customer-oriented
  • Action- and results-driven
  • Good judgment
  • Highly responsible and courteous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Creating an inclusive environment for all employees