Sales Engineer SLED
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Edel. Harrisburg · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $101,000–$170,000 across the United States.
Edel has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Qualify leads technically by mapping customer needs to relevant information and solutions
- Serve as the technical voice on sales calls, explaining features, functions, specifications, and integrations
- Show how networking applications and solutions create value for customers
- Support assigned accounts after purchase, coordinating technical issues with support and engineering
- Train customers on Fortinet solutions and travel across the territory to support business needs
What you bring
- Five to eight years supporting technical pre-sales as a sales or systems engineer
- Five to seven years administering LAN, WAN, and internet services
- Strong command of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, firewalls, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, and 3DES
- Sales experience in the technology sector, plus familiarity with encryption and authentication
- Presentation ability that helps you communicate effectively with varied audiences
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-career sales or systems engineer who can move between networking depth, customer education, and technical account support. You should be comfortable presenting to different audiences and traveling throughout the territory.
From the employer
Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic SLED, Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.
As an SLED Sales Engineer, you will:
- Pre-sales: Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information
- Sales calls: Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, as well as integration possibilities
- Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services
- Post-sales: Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer's technical issues
- Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions
- Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business.
Who We Are Looking for:
An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:
- 5 – 8 year’s experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
- 5 – 7 year’s experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies
- Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols
- Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector
- Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies
- Strong presentation skills, enabling effective communication with diverse audiences
Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.
Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.
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