Business Sales Engineer

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities.
We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life.
The Sales Engineer position is an engineering role within the sales team. Individuals in this position are responsible for supporting account executives in the development of solutions and support for prospective clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with prospective and existing customers directly and through Account Executives to understand current network environment, business and, technical requirements.
• Designs solutions for customer applications, including preparation of network topologies and technical specifications.
• Prepare pre-sale conceptual designs.
• Help conduct customer site surveys as required to ensure successful installation of services
• Provide input on post-sale documentation and support to installation and project management personnel as needed to clarify service expectations; including providing diagrams, written documentation and verbal explanation as required.
• Provide technical sales support to ensure integration and implementation of company solutions
• Acts as a liaison between customers, sales teams and the ALLO Communications team.
• Present technical training to new and existing Account Executives and Sales Support personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of industry and emerging technology within the telecommunications industry.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
• Effectively represent ALLO Communications to customers and at field events such as conferences and seminars.
• Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree in either a business or technical area preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant work experience with telecommunication services and data networks.
• Relevant work experience involving sales or customer service.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Must be self-motivated with experience in sales and knowledge of technology.
• Must be comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base.
• Must have strong presentation skills.
• Must be able to communicate professionally verbally and in written response to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports.
• Strong analytical abilities as well as persuasion/negotiation skills.
• Proficiency at eliminating sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.

People are our passion. At ALLO, we don't treat you like a number. You're a human being.
Get ready to plug into the perks at ALLO:

• Free ALLO Service: We'll pick up the tab on your ALLO fiber internet, TV, and phone bill. Seriously!
• Retirement Plan: The fiber future isn't the only one we care about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%.
• Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness challenges, and we'll deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings accounts.
• Benefits: Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with low employee costs. Not to mention generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.
• Sponsorships: Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our communities.
• Tuition Assistance: Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that, which is why we're proud to offer assistance with the cost of your tuition.

ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting at recruiting@allofiber.com.
ALLO is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.