Senior Sales Engineer
Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
Primarily provides pre-sales technical consultancy for the development and implementation of complex solutions. Utilizes broad industry knowledge and expertise in finding products and solutions to meet customer needs. Prepares detailed product specifications and designs for the development and implementation of customer solutions. Provides consultation to prospective customers during customer meetings, tours, assessments and validations. Customer-facing, capable of customer demand creation and cross-regional coordination and collaboration. Can provide post-sales technical expertise during installation and contract-fulfilment.
Responsibilities
Technical Consulting and Sales Support
- Identifies customer's business needs, challenges, and technical requirements and maps to Equinix solutions
- Utilizes understanding of Equinix products and services to deliver pitch on Equinix solutions
- Analyzes situations and data on problems of moderate scope independently
- Provides full support - customer meetings and tours
Solution Design and Deliverables
- Provides technical solution design expertise to all assigned Sales account executives
- Exercises judgment to solve customer issues that are outside of of standard procedures appropriately
- Supports moderately complex RFI/P/Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives
- Develops all deliverables for the customer with minimal oversight from Sales Engineering Management and/or peers
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Customer Service
- Communicates with customers (internal and external) in a professional, friendly and effective manner, both verbally and in writing
- Supports pre-sales efforts for all company products and services
- Provides good technical support in sales presentations, customer meetings and trade shows
- Able to problem solve a variety issues and execute solutions
Business and Market Expertise
- Demonstrates a full understanding of Equinix data center, Network, and Cloud products and services
- Possesses industry knowledge and familiarity with the competitive landscape
Collaboration / Communication
- Assists sales teams in efforts to earn new business and maintain existing customer relationships
- Collaborates with internal teams (CSM, OM, IM, Ops, etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales
- Active participant in cultivating positive culture on the team
- Demonstrates good presentation skills
Team Leadership
- Provides feedback on various business opportunities and issues
Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of proven years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Mental Health Benefits
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Paid Vacation
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program