Sales Engineer, Houston

Axis Communications AB • Houston, TX

7h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

What You'll Do Here: Acts as a role of subject matter expert for design tasks and maintains/updates AEC equipment and network. Responsible for supporting Axis based solutions primarily in a pre-sales capacity. Manage pre-sales research, site design, integration questions, proof-of-concept work Assist with virtual sales calls, partner trainings, walkthroughs Advises and makes recommendations involving Axis hardware and software platforms. Provides design training, system design and best practices for Axis Sales organization, channel partners, program partners and end customers as required. Analyze tech support cases in the area for trends, outstanding cases and other potential issues and engage sales team as needed Educates and disseminates information on best practices both internally and externally. Researches and identifies ways to provide better services and offerings to Axis partners.
What we are looking for: Extensive system design and integration experience (site surveys, camera placement, network design, bandwidth/storage calculations, pixels on target, application drawings (Visio, CAD), etc Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, Routers, Switches, VPN’s, etc.) Extensive knowledge of image quality, video transport protocols and compression technologies Strong sales mentality and customer relationship skills Proven ability to work in cross functional teams and business units Positive customer-centric attitude Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Education and Experience: Bachelors’ Degree or post-secondary diploma in information technology (IT), networking, computer science, or security and information risk management 3+ years’ industry experience in customer facing roles related to: systems design, engineering, project management, integration, and/or development.
Physical demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-40 lbs. Ability to climb and stand on ladders or lifts for extended period of time. Ability to work with heights. Ceilings, ladders, roof tops, etc. Access to a vehicle for occasional site visits, meetings outside the office. Expected travel time for this position is up to 15%.
What We Have To Offer: The opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge of the industry with an innovative company. Colleagues who are fun, hard-working, and collaborative. Competitive pay. A great benefits package including medical, HRA/FSA, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more. The opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally. Paid time off. Five-star company events and other cool perks!

Requirements

• Extensive system design and integration experience (site surveys, camera placement, network design, bandwidth/storage calculations, pixels on target, application drawings (Visio, CAD), etc
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, Routers, Switches, VPN’s, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of image quality, video transport protocols and compression technologies
• Strong sales mentality and customer relationship skills
• Proven ability to work in cross functional teams and business units
• Positive customer-centric attitude
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Bachelors’ Degree or post-secondary diploma in information technology (IT), networking, computer science, or security and information risk management
• 3+ years’ industry experience in customer facing roles related to: systems design, engineering, project management, integration, and/or development.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a role of subject matter expert for design tasks and maintains/updates AEC equipment and network.
• Responsible for supporting Axis based solutions primarily in a pre-sales capacity.
• Manage pre-sales research, site design, integration questions, proof-of-concept work
• Assist with virtual sales calls, partner trainings, walkthroughs
• Advises and makes recommendations involving Axis hardware and software platforms.
• Provides design training, system design and best practices for Axis Sales organization, channel partners, program partners and end customers as required.
• Analyze tech support cases in the area for trends, outstanding cases and other potential issues and engage sales team as needed
• Educates and disseminates information on best practices both internally and externally.
• Researches and identifies ways to provide better services and offerings to Axis partners.

Benefits

• opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge of the industry with an innovative company
• Colleagues who are fun, hard-working, and collaborative
• Competitive pay
• A great benefits package including medical, HRA/FSA, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement and more
• opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally
• Paid time off
• Five-star company events and other cool perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level