Job Description

Job Description

Sales Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Office Schedule – 2-3 days in office in Northwest Side of Chicago)
Position Type: Direct Hire – Permanent

Openings: 1 opening
Salary Range: $90-105K MAX
Bonus: Approx. $24K annual bonus ($6K per quarter)
Interview/Hire: Looking to interview and hire ASAP!

Key Skills:

• Experience with Ethernet protocols (EVP), such as Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) or Ethernet Virtual Private (EVP-LAN)
• Familiarity with Internet Protocols like BGP
• Excellent communication and customer interface skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and personality

Preferred/Bonus:

• MEF Carrier Ethernet Certification Professional (MEF-CECP) certification is a plus
• Experience with Cisco Meraki

Essential Job Functions:

The Sales Engineer will support Sales Account teams in selling Carrier Ethernet (MAN/WAN) and fiber-based solutions. This role involves preparing technical proposals, presentations, network topologies, technical specifications, and assisting in pricing development.
Key responsibilities include:

• Attending customer meetings (in person and online)
• Delivering comprehensive solutions using the company’s systems and infrastructure
• Acting as a technical liaison from pre-sales to post-sales
• Representing the company at industry events and conferences
• Analyzing customer needs and developing strategies for network solutions
• Staying updated on industry technology trends
• Participating in account planning and coordinating with cross-market teams
• Providing technical training to support Sales Account teams
  The role also requires punctual attendance, flexible work hours, and occasional travel within the assigned territory.

Qualifications:

• Curious and eager to explore new concepts

• Positive attitude with a high level of performance under challenges

• Confident in presenting to peers and management

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and drive consensus

• Analytical skills for solving technical and business issues

• Proven experience working with Carrier, MNO, and Wholesale accounts
  Desired experience includes:

• Cable MSO experience

• Building and executing technical solutions and sales strategies
  Additional qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of Layer 1 (Optical, HFC, WDM), Layer 2 & 3 (Switching, STP, VLAN, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet)

• Wireless experience preferred

• Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/ENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Networking, Cloud, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

Candidate will have successfully passed a Background Check. Start date is contingent on client

Company Description

Founded in 1989, Glotel opened its doors as a services and staffing provider. Today, Glotel has evolved into a niche brand operating at the intersection of IT, engineering and communications to optimize our clients needs and solutions.

Company Description

Founded in 1989, Glotel opened its doors as a services and staffing provider. Today, Glotel has evolved into a niche brand operating at the intersection of IT, engineering and communications to optimize our clients needs and solutions.