Is your superpower the ability to combine technical knowledge with sales skills? If so, we’d love to have your join our team of superheroes as a Sales Engineer. As part of the Product Management team, your mission will be to drive all aspects of the technical sale, from discovery to demo to close. How will you fulfill your mission? Let’s count the ways…
- Support assigned RSM, Sales Director, resellers, prospects and customers with all technical aspects of product demonstrations, network configurations, installations and on-going technical support
- Provide technical certification training for resellers
- Interpret customer’s technical requirements – asking astute questions and listening to understand, anticipate and exceed their needs
- Support sales and marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other sales and marketing events
- Provide pre-sales technical assistance and product education
- Make technical presentations and demonstrates how various products will meet client needs
- Act as liaison between other members of sales team, technical staff and the Development Team
- Respond to customer or reseller inquiries
- Performs other related duties as assigned
If this describes you, then you are our superhero!
- Exceptionally strong communication skills. You have to be able to communicate well with internal and external customers, give presentations to small and large groups, and be able to explain technology in easily understandable, non-technical terms.
- Ability to clearly document and record information
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid understanding of filtering software features and benefits. Lightspeed Systems product knowledge and experience is preferred
- Strong aptitude for technology
- Basic technical sales support experience
- Extensive knowledge of computer networking is required. Network Administrator experience is preferred
- Experience in a K-12 environment is preferred
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
- Some airline and overnight travel are required
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
What’s in it for you, you ask?
We love our employees, and we show it. Here are some of the perks we offer:
- Great Medical/Dental/Vision, Company Matched 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- Competitive pay
- Fully stocked kitchens with on tap cold brew
- Games (one office even has archery)
- Office Gyms
- Full computer packets (new MacBooks)
- Christmas to New Year’s Holiday
Company Description:ABOUT US
Education is undergoing a technology revolution with new devices and tools being added to the classroom every day and IT departments are responsible for keeping all this technology managed, safe and working. That is where we come in! Lightspeed Systems, ed-tech provider and leader in K-12 device filtering for 20 years, partners with schools to make learning safe, managed and mobile. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com.
A sneak peek into our BENEFITS & PERKS include:
Health -- Medical, dental and vision insurance with healthy company contribution toward premiums.
Wellness -- Lightspeed kicks cash into your HSA if you participate our HDHP. Employees are provided an adjustable desk.
Retirement -- 401(k) matching up to 6%
Perks -- Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages