Systems Sales Engineering Manager

the team accountable to results Foster a collaborative environment where

the team can thrive and continuously improve Technical Practitioner & Sales Leadership: Actively engage as a technical authority on regional opportunities Qualify and scope opportunities directly alongside sales teams to assess fit and ensure technical feasibility Lead and execute POCs (Proof of Concepts) for key prospects, demonstrating deep technical expertise Serve as the technical lead on major pursuits, providing hands-on guidance and execution Provide technical guidance to the sales team, ensuring they have the knowledge, frameworks, and tools to succeed Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering to align sales strategies with company goals and product roadmap Gather customer insights from direct opportunity engagement to inform product decisions Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and technical best practices Provide recommendations for continuous improvement based on real-world customer interactions

Requirements: 7+ years of experience in software sales engineering, with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of sales professionals Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and

requirements Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve their goals Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies, build strong customer relationships, and drive revenue growth Experience: Excellent understanding of Networking, Cloud and/or Security fundamentals. • Understanding of networking protocols, and other operational tools and practices. • Experience supporting multiple large enterprises, service providers or Governmental agencies. • Strong verbal and written communications skills • Experience as a leader running sales engineering organization • Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements. • Experience owning program strategy and communicating results to senior Leadership. Highly Desired: Vendor certification (CCNP,CCIE,JNCIA,JNCIE,JNCIS,AWS CSA Associate etc.) The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 275,000- 325,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Forward Networks? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Apply for this job * indicates a required field Autofill with MyGreenhouse First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country Phone Resume/CV Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Cover Letter Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at Forward Networks?* * Select... Submit application Powered by Greenhouse

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