Sales Engineer - Video Security & Access Control

Job Description

Summary

The Sales Engineer is the primary technical and security engineering resource.

Essential Functions

• Preparation of timely and accurate engineered solutions for a variety of integrated security solutions; including: access control, CCTV/IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, identity management, electronic locking hardware, biometrics and associated infrastructure

Generation of technical Scopes of Work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for engineered solutions and associated cost estimates up to and over $250k

• Manage engineering and estimation process to include interfacing with multiple representatives of sales, marketing, management, vendor and customer teams
• Responsible for engineering and the associated cost estimate for mid-level, large and complex integrated security projects
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant engineered solutions and associated cost estimates
• Perform needs analysis meetings and job site walks with customers and the sales team
• Research emerging technologies in physical security market and train sales staff on new offerings/solutions
• Develop engineered solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions
• Technical advisor and product advocate during the sales/engineering process
• Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device and equipment pricing during engineering process
• Support the team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and product partners
• Support the sales team in activities and technical presentations in front of prospects and customers
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization standards
• Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetings
• Daily verbal and written communication with the team
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience preferred but not required
• Current and valid US driver’s license
• At least 5+ years in a pre-sales support/estimating position with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance, or hands-on physical security industry experience
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some CAD/Blue Beam equivalent and/or Visio experience preferred
• Basic understanding of server, storage and networking architectures
• Industry certifications
• The ability to work in a dynamic team environment with expanding customer base
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Ability to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage deadlines and have excellent follow-up skills in order to drive tasks to completion
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and be comfortable speaking to small groups of managers and technical and/or facility personnel

Work Environment

May be exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker may be subject to frequent heavy lifting.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with CCTV and Access Control?

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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