Senior Associate Sales Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Assist the Pre-Sales team in the design, planning, and execution of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and technical validations for designated opportunities.

• Implement assigned pre-sales activities during the sales process under the guidance of senior Systems Engineers.

• Engage in customer calls and technical discussions, gradually taking ownership of smaller segments.

• Acquire proficiency in the Extreme Networks product range along with one area of specialization.

• Support product presentations, trade shows, seminars, and internal demo facilities.

• Gain insights into the competitive landscape for Extreme Networks solutions.

• Utilize Wi-Fi testing and planning tools such as Ekahau, AirMagnet, and NetScout.

• Collaborate with sales, partners, and engineering teams on specific deals.

• Travel to client sites as necessary to assist Account Executives and senior Systems Engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in networking, pre-sales, or technical support roles.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Basic understanding of networking technologies with a strong desire to enhance that knowledge rapidly.

• Capability to independently conduct standard product demonstrations and contribute to POCs.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with increasing comfort in presenting to technical audiences.

• Ability to function effectively within a team, follow guidance, and respond to feedback from Account Executives and senior Systems Engineers.

• Willingness and capacity to travel within the region, up to 60% of the time.

• Foundational certifications such as ECNA, CCNA, or CWTS are preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with at least two areas including NAC, RADIUS, 802.1x, Active Directory, LDAP, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention, AWS, Azure, GCP, wireless, SDN, SaaS, IPv4/IPv6 routing protocols, and Layer 2 switching.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work arrangements and paid time off.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.