Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
12 days ago
Technical Sales Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

CHeKT is a leading provider of visual security solutions, empowering alarm and security companies to integrate real-time video into their monitoring services. This integration enables dispatch agents to access immediate video evidence upon alarm triggers, enhancing situational awareness and response effectiveness. This position is a key member of the CHeKT sales organization and is one of the customer’s primary technical contacts for product details and specifics, system design, training, project deployment, and installation evaluations. A sales engineer specializes in understanding the technological aspect of products and uses their technical skills to explain specifications, technical requirements, functionality, and benefits of CHeKT’s products and services to customers in easily understandable terms. Unspecified duties of a sales engineer often overlap into both sales and technical support (for example, a sales engineer may be asked to provide a product quote to a customer, take customers to dinner, go to the field to troubleshoot a project or assist in troubleshooting after hours). Supports and adheres to the CHeKT Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and deliver general sales and project-specific presentations; sometimes in conjunction with a salesperson, sometimes solo. Assess equipment needs on projects with existing equipment and on new projects, along with customer needs; then determine system requirements and deliver recommendations. Develop, present, and record training courses for both corporate and field training, as well as online distribution, for internal and external customers. Provide “voice of the customer” to product management, engineering, and development. Prepare cost estimates and site configurations using blueprints, plans, and related customer documents and consult with other professional and technical personnel. Gain customer acceptance by developing potential cost reductions, revenue enhancement and operational improvements. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Identify short and long term strategies to address changes in the marketplace and technologies. Investigate customer and product issues and recommend solutions. Work with marketing to create technical content for advertising campaigns and the website. Approve tradeshow equipment configuration; and in some instances, attend tradeshows to assist with setup, teardown, and working the booth. Create and maintain pre-sales engineering documentation and factory pre-configuration documentation. Support project installations remotely or on site. Provide post visit summary with action items to management; and enter appropriate information in CRM. Communicate troubleshooting discoveries to support department. Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience Minimum 5 years of engineering / Technical Support experience, preferably in a technology discipline. 3 years “Business to Business” support experience Ability to travel 50-75% including overnight including some weekends and occasionally on short notice Proficient with Microsoft Office core products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and thorough understanding of networking

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Network+ certifications (or similar) Background knowledge in information technology and networking, IP video compression technologies, security surveillance technologies and access control, and analog and IP camera knowledge

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team! Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business. Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events. Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.  Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more.  We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services.  However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.

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