Sales Engineer - Junior

ZA-Johannesburg

EMEA

Req #: 110322
Type: Employee|Employee|Regular Full-time
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				Overview:

Join our innovative and dynamic team in South Africa as a Junior Sales Engineer! In this role, you will support technical sales efforts, act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and customers, and help drive growth by delivering innovative solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, develop your technical and sales skills, and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Technical Support and Advisory:

* Assist in providing technical expertise and support to customers during the sales process.
* Leverage foundational knowledge in areas like Android Enterprise, RFID, or software development to help customers solve challenges and adopt solutions.
* Support the design and presentation of technical solutions tailored to customer needs.

Sales Collaboration:

* Work closely with the sales team to develop and adapt sales strategies that align with customer requirements.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to foster trust and long-term collaboration.

Problem-Solving and Coordination:

* Help solve moderately complex technical problems by working with internal resources and senior team members.
* Coordinate technical resources to deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.

Customer Engagement:

* Participate in customer meetings to understand their business needs and technical challenges.
* Provide input and support during negotiations for technical and financial aspects of deals.

Continuous Learning and Development:

* Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to provide customers with up-to-date solutions.
* Work under the guidance of senior team members to develop your technical and sales expertise.

Qualifications:

* 1-5 years of relevant work experience in a technical sales, sales engineering, or customer facing role
* Foundational understanding of Android Enterprise, RFID, or software development (e.g., Kotlin, Java) is a plus
* Familiarity with networking, device management, or radio frequencies is advantageous but not essential.
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and propose appropriate solutions.
* Some experience in supporting or participating in sales processes, including preparing technical presentations or proposals.
* A degree in SW Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline is preffered
* Proficiency in English at a professional level is required.
* An engineering mindset with the ability to balance technical and commercial priorities.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn from senior colleagues.
* A collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.

Benefits:

* 21 days of vacation 
* Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice 
* Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online 
* Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments 
* On Target Earnings
* Yearly salary increases according to individual performance 
* Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra 
* Private Medical  
* Pension Plan and Life Insurance 
* Access to an innovative online learning platform 
* Employee Assistance Program
			
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