Technical Sales Specialist

Technical Sales Specialist

**Main locations**:Hallbergmoos, DE**Job Type**:Full-time**Workplace type**:Hybrid**Offer number**:4338EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer
- and market-focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

**What you’ll do**
- As a Technical Sales Specialist, you will be an integral part of the Sales Organization and will be responsible for providing technical leadership, market intelligence and competitive analysis to enhance the Sales Organization’s ability to compete in existing and emerging markets. You will assist driving the sales process on the technical side in conjunction with the Account or Channels Sales Managers in DACH region, as well as actively identifying Sales opportunities.- You will act as the main technical lead throughout the sales process providing best in class expertise to EXFO customers and within EXFO. You will share the business goals of the Sales Organization and play a critical role to liaise and channel technology and industry intelligence to the Product Marketing team.**What we’re looking for**- You will be working closely to Channel Sales Managers and Regional partners in the DACH region to assist technically and conduct customer visits -individual or joint
- providing expert advice on the uniqueness and advantages of EXFO solutions.- You will be the Trusted Advisor on all technical aspects for any sales activity particularly identifying opportunities for assigned markets enhancing regional business**Role will include**
- Providing pre-sales technical expertise in Optical Test and Measurement matter by creating and delivering compelling pre-sales presentations, and by developing and maintaining thorough and in-depth product knowledge regarding all aspects of EXFO products and solutions in EMEA.
- Implement product evaluation support, customer training sessions as well as post sale support when high level expertise is required.
- Act as an extension of the product marketing team by providing feedback on customer requirements and needs, product challenges, market trends, competitive data, as well as assisting with revision and development of technical documentation.
- Continuously educate the sales force about new market opportunities, market trends, as well as the continuing evolution of EXFO’s product line.
- Support trade shows, conferences, seminars and other marketing events.
- Take the lead with the technical requirements for RFQ, RFP and RFIs.
- Prepare reports, as required by the management team.

**Required Skills **and Aptitudes**
- Deep knowledge of Fiber-Optic Test&Measurement technology and solutions including:
- Loss/ORL Testing techniques
- Dispersion (PMD/CD) and OSA will be considered an asset
- Knowledge of Transport&Datacom technology will be considered an asset but not mandatory:
- OSI model. Ethernet, Layer 2 switching
- IP routing, TCP
- Programming skills such as Python for Tools Automation and Integration is highly desirable**Softskills**
- Able to communicate and interact effectively with team members and customers at different levels- Self starter, self study, autonomous and well organized- Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail ensuring all Sales opportunities are captured and explored- Highly self-motivated and results-oriented**Academic and Professional Requirements**
- Education: _Bachelor's degree in Physics, Telecoms, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related technical major preferred.- Alternatively, exceptional track record and experience in the industry could also be considered.- Language requirements: _Fluent in German and English. Any other European language would be beneficial but not mandatory.- Other_: Balance Home office 50-60% and Travel time 40-50% of within DACH region plus occasional trips to other territories in EMEA and CanadaEXFO is an equal opportunity employer

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