Senior Sales Engineer - Government (Remote- Central/Southeast)

Remote Work: Yes

Overview:

At Zebra, we're reinventing how businesses operate at the enterprise edge - helping them run faster, smarter, and more connected than ever before.

A dynamic community of builders, doers and problem solvers, we each play a unique role - shaping new technologies, bringing solutions to market, and partnering with companies on the front line of business.

Being a part of Zebra means making your mark as we make digital transformation a reality.

It means growing into a leader at a leading company that makes a distinct difference - because together, we've only just begun. We build today, so we can create tomorrow. Join Zebra and change the world with us.

Working with Account or Channel Management, owns development and execution of technology strategy within the Government vertical with a focus on State and Local levels. Designs solutions that meet customer needs and beat competition. Develops strong relationships with sales team, internal engineering, and key technical customer contacts and leverages to Zebra's advantage; creates and delivers high impact solution presentations. Engineering degree or equivalent experience preferred. Higher level technical skills than typical sales criteria. Develops and executes technology strategies with minimal input from manager for a higher level of financial responsibility; promotes solutions encompassing a wide range of products or services and technologies; As required, leverages relationships with other business units and/or external partners to deliver solution; Develops strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers; Leads technical presentations on Zebra products and services and the use these technologies in the customer business environment.

This remote role must reside in the US with a strong preference on talent being located in the central, eastern, or southeastern states. Travel to be expected.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge/Expertise
  • Technical Skills - Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage
  • Knowledge of Zebra - Provides input into development of business products/services; understands and follows multi-business protocols
  • Sales Skills - Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
  • Managerial Skills - Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices
  • Business Acumen - Develops business solutions and directly addresses financial issues resulting in profitable revenue growth for Zebra; able to coordinate and present complete, complex solutions that meet customer needs and beat competition
  • Market/customer Knowledge - Acts as a resource to customers based on intimate knowledge of relevant industries and needs
• Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
  • Nature of Problems Solved - Solves complex problems which may require unique solutions (e.g unique applications of existing technologies) that are used across the business in similar situations
  • Role in Addressing Problems - Leads problem resolution, identifies appropriate resources, develops contingency plans
  • Complexity of Solutions - Typically medium to high complexity; has several complex projects, all which require unique coordination of technical resources; multi-country issues may be involved
• Freedom to Act
  • Level of Guidance - Demonstrates wide latitude for decisive action which could impact business initiatives/programs; exercises independent judgment within broadly defined practices/policies in selecting approach and technique
  • Takes Direction From - Manager and Business Unit Directors
• Customer Interface
  • Role - Often leads semi-formal teams or significant portions of a large permanent team
  • Level of Customer Contact - Multiple decision makers and influencers for large deals with complexity
  • Main Level of Interaction - Leads negotiations on complex deals which may be primarily technical, financial or both
  • Required Knowledge of Customer - Industry strategies and customer positioning; customer financials and business drivers
• Accountability
  • Business and Financial Impact - Responsible for revenue attainment, margins where appropriate, and personal expenses
  • Relative Size and Scope - Average to high individual quota for business in like roles or strategic growth potential to be there within a year or two
  • Types of Projects - Moderately complex deals with a few large, complex deals
  • Strategic Impact for Zebra - High in near term; medium in mid-term

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors or equivalent experience
2. 5 + years in a related technical role (Sales Engineer, Systems Engineer, Solution Architect, Pre-Sales Engineer); willing to consider internal talent with relevant and applicable experience
3. Must reside in the US with a strong preference of residing within the central, east or southeast region. Travel to be expected.

Preferred qualifications:

• Any exposure or experience in public safety (police, fire, EMS)
• Must be technically savvy, but with a sales mentality
• Demonstrated experience presenting to B2B customers with strong communication skills

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 98600.00 - USD 147900.00 Yearly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.