Pre-Sales Engineer Telco

Tech firm seeks analytical Pre-Sales Engineer in Telco space. Support sales team with technical input into RF Network Testing Gear solutions. What the person must be able to do: This role is in the South African Telco industry. The company supplies Network Testing equipment to major Telcos. You need to have a background in electrical engineering, so that you can understand what the equipment does, and the customer problems it solves. You need to have technical knowledge of RF Testing and Design. Strong bonus if this experience includes Telco exposure. Technical support to sales team on RF and Telco Network testing gear Technical solution creation, configuration and architecture Technical presentations and demonstrations Lead generation from interactions with technical people at customers Liaising with vendors on technical issues Occasional customer support on technical issues Customer training Company will provide training on their equipment range. Must be able to teach yourself to supplement this training if needed Knowledge on how to use the following types of equipment: RF Network Analysers Spectrum Analysers RF Power Meters Digital microwave/radio communication systems Key Job Deliverables: Technical configurations for proposed solutions Customer Training Occasional Customer Support Lead Generation from interactions with technical people at customer Background work experience 3+ years of experience in RF technical work, such as design, testing, support or configuration Comfortable in discussing and selling measurement solutions in the telecom environment from POTS to 100GigE Advantageous: Good understanding of technical terms and acronyms used in telecomm and T&M markets Strongly advantageous if the candidate has actually worked for a Telco Electronics Engineering Diploma/Degree with subjects such as: Radio EngineeringSatellite CommunicationsRF MicrowaveElectronic communication Advantageous: Completed Selling Skills Training Type of Person Qualify In Highly self-motivated Selling and negotiating skills Analytical ability Communication skills Good telephone manner Bilingual Interpersonal skills Task and time management Problem solving skills Can work well under pressure Committed to customer satisfaction Keen to pursue a career in high level technical selling Qualify Out Abrasive Emotionally cold Introverted - Not a people person Wants to be spoon fed Likes to sit behind a desk Cannot communicate Cannot think for themselves Cannot operate independently Lethargic Blamer Personality Summary: Moderate Driver - Results Orientated Go-getter High Analytical - Understands Technology and how to apply to customer needs. Detailed, facts driven Advantageous: Moderate Expressive - Outgoing people person with charm Benefits of this Role: Great company to work for Exciting technology solution Constant change and excitement Exciting industry Reports to: Sales Manager Location: Pretoria, Centurion Salary: R35K to R45K per month basic + commission. Negotiable. On Target R60K. Type: Permanent Start: ASAP Reference: DT 109