Solutions Engineer
About The Position
Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer (SE) with Enterprise Networking and Security as foundational experience but also Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Automation, and Cloud background. The Solutions Engineer is a customer-focused technical sales professional who ensures that technical information and guidance is provided to the customer, delivering meaningful outcomes based on Cisco’s product and services portfolio. The SE will partner with our Account Executives in a pre-sales technical function, showcasing Cisco solutions, providing customer presentations, performing technical demonstrations, creating BoMs, and running proof of concept activities. The SE will partner, consult, influence, and design solutions to allow the customer to meet their desired outcomes. In addition to technology aptitude and the ability to learn quickly and stay current; the ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation, and troubleshooting skills should evoke passion and confidence. The SE will perform the following functions: Technology solution consultant to the customer and the Cisco account team. Leverage an array of Cisco technology, services, and support specialists. Collaborate closely with the Account Executive on account planning activities. Educate the customer on Cisco differentiation, creating demand. Set a brand preference to Cisco. Align Cisco’s product and services capabilities to customers business drivers.
Requirements
- 7+ years of industry-related experience
- Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis is required
- Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions, and networking fundamentals
- CCNP Enterprise or CCIE certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Located in the Minneapolis/St Paul, MN area with the ability to be onsite frequently each week with customers
- Experience in a pre-sales role as a trusted advisor connecting technology solutions to business strategies and needs of customers
- Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Technology solution consultant to the customer and the Cisco account team
- Leverage an array of Cisco technology, services, and support specialists
- Collaborate closely with the Account Executive on account planning activities
- Educate the customer on Cisco differentiation, creating demand
- Set a brand preference to Cisco
- Align Cisco’s product and services capabilities to customers business drivers
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- paid holidays
- floating holiday
- paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- paid days off for personal wellness
- paid vacation time
- flexible vacation time off program
- sick time off
- paid time away to volunteer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
