Senior Sales Engineer

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145K-165K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
We are shaping the future of digital connectivity the world relies on.
The Role
Support regional sales managers by solution-selling networking and security products into enterprise and public sector accounts. Drive new customer acquisition and renewals, lead technical RFP/RFI responses, demos, PoCs, and training, build financial business cases, and travel within the MN/WI/ND/SD territory to meet sales targets.
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NOTE: This role is a remote position located in Minnesota and relocation is not offered for this position.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
This Senior Sales Engineer position supports two Regional Sales Managers - one focusing on Enterprise customers and the other working with Public Sector customers. The Sales Engineer (SE) will be solution selling into their accounts and partners and execute on strategic deals. The Sales Engineer is responsible for selling into new prospects as well as farming back into existing customers to ensure high renewal and customer satisfaction levels. Measures of success include new customer acquisition rates, renewal rates, up-selling, cross-selling, customer satisfaction and contribution to overall sales team and business success, and, most importantly, sales achievement against quota.
What you will do
  • Support sales executives with solution selling into prospect account base
  • Travel within the territory (MN, WI, ND, SD) is required as necessary to support company-based engagements
  • Objective #1 is to exceed sales targets (quotas)
  • Partner with sales executives to plan, prepare and execute on strategic deals in complex sales cycles
  • Aid in modeling a financial business case associated with sales opportunities
  • Successfully match customer pain/requirements to proposed solutions
  • Create and deliver presentations & demos which clearly communicate a unique value proposition
  • Manage all technical aspects of RFP / RFI responses
  • Promote, conduct and manage Proof of Concept trials in the field, managing to their success criteria
  • Provide customers and prospects with hands on configuration assistance and training
  • Effectively communicate client needs to the R&D teams for future product enhancements
  • Work tradeshows as necessary
  • Collect and document competitive intelligence and share back across the team

The skills you bring
Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of demonstrated solution sales experience
  • Experience in a complex sales environment
  • Can forge strong, long-lasting relationships with senior executives
  • Can creatively explain and present complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in networking and/or information security technologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation and creativity skills
  • Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability; a track record of consistent achievement
  • A strong aptitude for business strategy and excellent collaboration skills
  • Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy
  • Can deliver a clear and compelling value proposition to customers/partners
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up, team-oriented environment
  • Demonstrates leadership behaviors
  • MUST currently reside in the respective region (Remote means no local office)
  • Travel: Up to 20-30% within the assigned territory

Location: This role is a remote position located in Minnesota and relocation is not offered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree supported by 5-10 years of demonstrated solution sales experience & success
  • Applicable industry certs (e.g., CISSP, CPCNA, CCSK, CCSP, CCSE, GCFW, PCNSE, JNCIS-SEC/JNCIP-ENT, etc.)
  • Advanced level network technology certifications (e.g., CPCNE, CCNP, CCIE, CCSP, JNCIE, GIAC, etc.)
  • Knowledge of certificates, key management systems, HSM, and related protocols
  • Experience with cybersecurity and networking solutions/technologies including SWG, CASB, ZTNA/VPN, NGFW, IAM, DLP, Data security, and writing regex expressions
  • Experience working with Cloud Identity Providers, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and SD-WAN
  • Experience working with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP)
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, and REST API framework

Application Deadline: July 13, 2026.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Remote: Minnesota
Job details: Domain Sales Manager
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The base salary range for this position is:
• Minnesota: $145,000 - $165,000
Variable Compensation Plan:This role includes the opportunity for sales commissions as a part of the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Variable Compensation Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance against sales targets and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules may apply.
Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of demonstrated solution sales experience
  • Experience in a complex sales environment
  • Ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with senior executives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and creativity skills
  • Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in networking and/or information security technologies
  • Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability and track record of consistent achievement
  • Strong aptitude for business strategy and excellent collaboration skills
  • Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy
  • Ability to deliver a clear and compelling value proposition to customers/partners
  • Demonstrates leadership behaviors and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Must currently reside in the respective region (Minnesota); relocation not offered
  • Travel up to 20-30% within the assigned territory
  • Bachelor's degree supported by 5-10 years of demonstrated solution sales experience & success
  • Applicable industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CPCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, GIAC, etc.)
  • Knowledge of certificates, key management systems, HSM, and related protocols
  • Experience with cybersecurity and networking solutions including SWG, CASB, ZTNA/VPN, NGFW, IAM, DLP, Data security, and regex
  • Experience with Cloud Identity Providers, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and SD-WAN
  • Experience with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP)
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python and REST API frameworks

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