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Network Sales Engineer

Phoenix Contact
Location
Oakland, California
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Sales
Salary
$110,000 - $176,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent in experience
  • 3 years plus of customer-facing experience
  • Understanding of differences between IT and OT networking environments
  • Knowledge of the OSI Network Reference Model, Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching, Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), TCP/IP, and Routing Protocols (RIP and OSPF)
  • CCNA certification and/or equivalent experiences
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Direct or Channel technical sales experience
  • Knowledge of wireless and cellular technology and applications
  • Technical certifications in networking
  • Subject matter expertise in vertical markets applications such as transportation, security, energy, process automation
  • Competency as an instructor is desired
What the job really is

The Network Sales Engineer (NSE) is responsible for providing technical expertise on EtherWAN products and applications, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. Daily tasks include conducting product training, managing field engagements, performing network audits, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive customer value and sales success. The role requires significant travel within Northern California, Oregon, and Washington to engage with customers and partners.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k matching
  • Bonus plan
  • Generous time off package
  • 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
  • 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is broad ($110,000 - $176,000) and may vary based on experience and location
  • Role requires significant travel (65%) and may involve long hours and physical demands
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