Principal Sales Systems Engineer

As a Senior Sales Systems Engineer at Nokia, you will be an essential part of our U.S. Sales Team, acting as the technical expert who collaborates closely with Account Managers to deliver innovative optical solutions tailored to customer needs. Your role focuses on driving the technical sales process, engaging with customers to create impactful presentations and designs, and providing exceptional post-sales support. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Together with a diverse team, you'll represent cutting-edge telecommunications technology, influencing the landscape of optical transmission systems. Expect a vibrant workplace where your technical acumen directly impacts customer satisfaction and long-term relationships, all while participating in exciting initiatives such as trade shows and industry events.

• Lead the technical sales process as a vital resource, working alongside the Account Team to deliver customized optical solutions.
• Develop and present engaging technical demonstrations of Nokia's optical product portfolio to clients.
• Analyze customer requirements to create tailored solutions focused on reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare accurate network designs and quotations, ensuring seamless client onboarding and after-sales support.
• Participate in industry events and trade shows to promote Nokia's innovations and strengthen market presence.
• Quickly respond to RFI/RFP requests, addressing both functional and technical needs efficiently.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment and satisfaction throughout the sales cycle.
• Mentor and train sales team members on technical concepts and sales strategies, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

You have:

• 3-5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering or a similar role with Optical Transport systems.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic transport technologies (DWDM, ROADM, FOADM, Optical Amplification, etc.).
• Experience with Transport system design and operational requirements (Space, Power, Cooling, etc.).
• Proficiency in Network Management Systems (Nokia WaveSuite, Transcend NMS, etc.).

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with Transport Network Planning Tools (WaveSuite Planner, Transcend Network Planning System).
• Background in Network Analysis, Optimization, and Cost Modeling.
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark