Senior Sales Engineer - South Africa
Zebra Technologies
Remote Work: No
Overview:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let’s create tomorrow together.
We are hiring a Senior Sales Engineer to join our dynamic team in South Africa. In this role, you will serve as the technical advisor and consultant to our stakeholders, driving growth and sales by leveraging innovative solutions. Join us today to be part of a team where innovation thrives!
Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Expertise
+ Technical Skills - Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage as example: Android Enterprise, RFID, Software development (Kotlin, Java..), scanning or Machine Vision knowledge.
+ Sales Skills - Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
+ Managerial Skills - Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices
+ Market/customer Knowledge - Acts as a resource to customers based on intimate knowledge of relevant industries and needs
Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
+ Nature of Problems Solved - Solves complex problems which may require unique solutions (e.g unique applications of existing technologies) that are used across the business in similar situations
+ Role in Addressing Problems - Leads problem resolution, identifies appropriate resources, develops contingency plans
+ Complexity of Solutions - Typically medium to high complexity; has several complex projects, all which require unique coordination of technical resources; multi-country issues may be involved
+ Freedom to Act
+ Level of Guidance - Demonstrates wide latitude for decisive action which could impact business initiatives/programs; exercises independent judgment within broadly defined practices/policies in selecting approach and technique
+ Takes Direction From - Manager and Business Unit Directors
+ Customer Interface
+ Role - Often leads semi-formal teams or significant portions of a large permanent team
+ Level of Customer Contact - Multiple decision makers and influencers for large deals with complexity
+ Main Level of Interaction - Leads negotiations on complex deals which may be primarily technical, financial or both
+ Required Knowledge of Customer - Industry strategies and customer positioning, customer financials and business driver
+ It might require up to 20% of travel time.
Qualifications:
We are looking for an ambitious individual with at least 5+ years of relevant work experience or in a similar role, you will also have:
+ Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage
+ Engineering mindset or can demonstrate technical and commercial acumen.
+ It would be advantageous (not essential) if you have familiarity in these technical areas:
- Android
- Networking, coding & programming
- Radio frequencies
- Device Management
+ Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
+ Language: English professional conversation level is required.
+ Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices
Why Zebra?
By joining Zebra you will be part of a fast paced business where culture is at the heart of what we do. You will be given the opportunity to bring new ideas and innovations and join a team that enjoys collaborating and supporting each other to succeed. You will also receive benefits that include:
+ 20 days holiday + public holidays
+ Pension plan with matched contribution
+ Private medical.
+ Access to an online learning platform.
+ 4 days paid time off for voluntary work with a charity of your choice.
+ Reward & recognition scheme.
Equal Opportunities:
Zebra Technologies is committed to offering an inclusive & diverse working environment. Therefore, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
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