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Systems (Sales) Engineer - UK

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Location
London, England, UK
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Sales Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong understanding of networking and security solutions and vendors
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills with a focus on needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques
  • 5+ years’ experience selling to Enterprise customers for a networking company or relevant software vendor
  • Superior presentation skills
Nice to have
  • Working knowledge of API driven workflows and scripting languages (Python, bash, jq, graphql, etc)
  • Experience working with a startup company
  • B.S. Computer Science or equivalent educational experience
  • One or more of the following certificates: CCIE, JNCIE or VCDX
What the job really is

As a Systems (Sales) Engineer at Forward Networks, you will be the primary technical resource for the sales team, focusing on large enterprise accounts. Your role involves driving the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, delivering product demos, and establishing strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction. You will also collaborate with internal teams to convey customer requirements and represent the product at various events.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on large enterprise accounts may limit exposure to smaller clients or different market segments
  • Startup environment may involve uncertainty and rapid changes
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