Senior Sales Engineer

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operatingover 250 data centers across the globe.Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed.

Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions.

We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Senior Sales Engineer

This senior level sales engineer has a unique opportunity to provide dedicated support across the 4 largest Hyper Scale Cloud Service Providers with support of a dedicated SE team, within a Global Platform Alliances Division.

This is a highly visible and strategic position, working closely with the team and customers on strategic initiatives for both enterprise and wholesale deployments.

Demonstrate expertise across data center, network and cloud technologies as well as Equinix’s datacenter and digital services.

Responsibilities

Technical Consulting and Sales Support

Identifies customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements and maps to Equinix solutions

Understands and explains customer applications and business challenges

Utilizes above-average understanding of Equinix products and services to deliver pitch on Equinix solutions

Analyzes situations and data on problems of complex scope independently

Provides full support for assigned customers, including global deployments

Solution Design and Deliverables

Provides technical solution design expertise to all assigned Sales account executives

Exercises judgment to solve customer problems that are outside of standard procedures effectively

Assists in complex RFI / P / Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives

Independently delivers all deliverables for the customer

Customer Service

Communicates with customers (internal and external) in an above-average, professional, friendly, and effective manner, both verbally and in writing

Assists in pre-sales efforts for all company products and services

Provides above-average technical support in sales presentations, customer meetings, and trade shows

Able to problem-solve a variety of issues and execute solutions

Business and Market Expertise

Demonstrates a strong understanding of Equinix data center, Network, and Cloud products and services

Possesses above-average industry knowledge and familiarity with the competitive landscape

Collaboration / Communication

Develops new business opportunities and grows existing customer relationships

Motivates internal teams (CSM, OM, IM, Ops, etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales

Influences the cultivation of a positive culture on the team

Demonstrates excellent presentation skills

Team Leadership

Supports initiatives and team projects to better the organization

Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred or 3 years and a Master’s degree

AI knowledge a plus

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are :

Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island : $110,000 to $164,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.

Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range displayed reflects On-Target Earnings or OTE, which is base pay plus commissions and does not include equity or benefits.

Equity may be offered depending on the position.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.