Senior Lead Sales Engineer
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
Who are we
Equinix is the worlds 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.
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 customers business needs challenges and technical requirements and maps to Equinix solutions
Subject matter expert for product(s) technologies industry etc.
Utilizes internal process and client requirements to help shape company policies procedures and products
Provides full sales support for assigned regional and/or global customers
Provides guidance to other personnel and mentors members of the Sales Engineering team
Solution Design and Deliverables
Hosts meetings with Senior Stakeholder/ may be C-level executives
Provides high level technical solution design expertise to all assigned Sales account executives
Develops and refines standard practices and procedures
Develops complex RFI/P/Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives
Independently delivers all deliverables for the customer
Customer Service
Communicates with customers (internal and external) in an outstanding professional friendly and effective manner both verbally and in writing
Drives pre-sales efforts for all company products and services
Provides outstanding technical support in sales presentations customer meetings and trade shows
Anticipates and resolves complex customer issues
Business and Market Expertise
Excellent understanding and awareness of technology trends in the market
Exceptional understanding of Equinix data center Network and Cloud products and services
Strong familiarity with the competitive landscape
Collaboration / Communication
Creates new business opportunities and grows existing customer relationships
Influences internal teams (CSM OM IM Ops etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales
Develops a positive culture on the team
Demonstrates outstanding presentation skills
Team Leadership
Leads initiatives and team projects to better the organization
Demonstrates team and thought leadership; is a recognized SME
Qualifications
Proven years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or proven and a Masters degree; or a PhD with proven years experience; or equivalent experience
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This posting is for a backfill position meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more