Systems Engineer (Covering Indian Ocean Islands)

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa 
 

As a Sales Engineer, you'll be working closely with the sales team to provide solutions to key customers within the Indian Ocean Islands region. With the ability to liaise at C- Level, you'll evangelize our portfolio and help to move the business forward with a consultative approach to the sales process. With a strong technical focus, you'll provide the insight necessary for the customer to understand how we can solve their security problems.

With us you will

Lead all technical aspects of a sales cycle with the Enterprise customers, from the initial RFIs, through to RFPs & RFQs when required. This includes the project management and active participation in POCs in partnership with the relevant teams both internally and within the customer and/or commercial partner. Have the ability to listen and to understand the technical requirements of the customer, reading between the lines to build a solution which outperforms the competitor offering. Be the primary technical point of contact for the customer(s) and partners in close collaboration with your sales partner. Continuously strive to improve knowledge around the Fortinet products and solutions, along with maintaining a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and Fortinet’s ability to provide long lasting protection against the ever-evolving threats. Have a strong ability to position Fortinet solutions to the customer, whether this be remotely or in person. This requires strong communication skills and the ability to confidently present through whiteboarding, technical white papers, technical plans or customer discussions. Manage your time effectively when working on multiple deals simultaneously, ensuring a positive customer experience is maintained. Maintain accurate activity, contact, and account technical information of all customers and prospects in our CRM (Salesforce).

Apply if you

Have a high aptitude for security technology, specifically encryption, authentication, with further knowledge of network security, intrusion detection, anti-virus, routing, switching, LAN and WAN being desirable. Experience working across the Indian Ocean Islands Region. Are currently or have previously worked in a pre-sales engineer role, managing end to end technical aspects of deals, through to technical closure. Can demonstrate your problem solving skills and how this has impacted key wins within your current organisation. Understand and can demonstrate your ability to build and maintain customer relationships, including your ability to effectively communicate technically to a range of both external and internal stakeholders. Fluency in French or Creole would be an advantage.

What you can expect from us

Excellent training and development opportunities, providing you with all the tools you need to be successful. An open working environment, sharing knowledge and information collaboratively and transparently, with respect to everyone’s thoughts and opinions.   The opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative and winning team.  A competitive salary and incentive compensation package including stock awards.