Presales Solutions Engineer - Network

Summary

SHI International Corp. is a global provider of IT solutions and services, dedicated to helping organizations leverage technology. The Presales Solutions Engineer - Network will support account teams and customers by providing expertise in network platforms and leading consultative discussions to identify business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account teams in understanding the maturity levels of customer environments through review and evaluation of Network technologies, consumption, implementations, and processes
• Strengthen our technical relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), strategic and emerging partners, and key partners
• Educate and develop sales teams on Network solution selling and key technologies through 1x1 training, team training, and company training
• Conduct product training and positioning for the Sales team and customers
• Collaborate with account teams to evaluate and understand customer data center environments and infrastructure technologies
• Design and propose tailored infrastructure solutions that align with customers' business objectives
• Build and maintain technical relationships with OEMs and strategic partners, and stay updated on the latest product information
• Provide product training and technical education to the sales team and customers
• Act as a trusted IT advisor for customers, partnering with Field Account Executives
• Manage the solution practice pipeline by developing strategies for top prospects and acquiring new business
• Identify and uncover technology opportunities within Data Center, Cloud, Network, Security, Collaboration, and Services spaces
• Develop solutions that fit customers’ needs and budgets through strategic planning
• Engage with multiple layers of client contacts, including CIOs, IT Directors, and CTOs, to ensure comprehensive account management
• Educate and develop sales teams on technical selling, product training, services, and technology trends

Skills

• Strong knowledge of technical network solutions including route/switch, LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud edge, virtual networking, secure access, and network visibility - Intermediate
• Ability to effectively communicate and sell complex technical products or services by understanding customer needs, articulating the value proposition, and providing technical expertise to support the sales process - Intermediate
• Expertise with similar products and solutions from other vendors such as Aruba, Juniper, HPE, Arista, etc - Intermediate
• Experience with software-defined networking technologies including SDDC, SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, etc - Intermediate
• Completed Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Cisco networking products, including switches, routers, wireless, Nexus, and Meraki, and familiarity with Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW)
• Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
• Advanced Certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE, JNCIP, CASX, ACSP

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong knowledge of technical network solutions including route/switch, LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, cloud edge, virtual networking, secure access, and network visibility - Intermediate
• Ability to effectively communicate and sell complex technical products or services by understanding customer needs, articulating the value proposition, and providing technical expertise to support the sales process - Intermediate
• Expertise with similar products and solutions from other vendors such as Aruba, Juniper, HPE, Arista, etc - Intermediate
• Experience with software-defined networking technologies including SDDC, SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, etc - Intermediate
• Completed Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Cisco networking products, including switches, routers, wireless, Nexus, and Meraki, and familiarity with Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW)
• Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
• Advanced Certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE, JNCIP, CASX, ACSP

Benefits

• Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.