Systems Sales Engineer Manager
Description For Systems Sales Engineer Manager
Forward Networks is at the forefront of revolutionizing large-scale network management through their innovative Forward Enterprise platform. Founded by four Stanford PhD graduates, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the space, receiving recognition from Gartner as a "Cool Vendor in Enterprise Networking" and being named to Fortune's "Best Workplaces in the Bay Area" list.
The Systems Sales Engineer Manager role presents an exciting opportunity to lead a team of technical sales professionals at a company that's transforming how networks are managed. The position combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring someone who can both understand complex networking concepts and effectively manage and grow a team.
The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $275,000 to $325,000 per year, reflecting the senior nature of the position and its strategic importance to the company. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of software sales engineering experience, along with 3+ years in leadership roles.
What makes this role particularly compelling is the chance to work with cutting-edge technology that creates a "digital twin" of network infrastructure, scaling to support hundreds of thousands of devices across cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments. The platform serves as a single source of truth for network operations, enabling instant security posture verification and modernized network management.
The position offers the opportunity to work with top Federal agencies and Fortune 500/Global 2000 companies, while being backed by prestigious investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Goldman Sachs. For a seasoned sales engineering leader looking to make a significant impact in the network management space, this role provides the perfect blend of technical challenge and leadership opportunity.
Responsibilities For Systems Sales Engineer Manager
- Lead and manage a team of Systems Sales Engineers to achieve revenue and growth targets
- Develop and execute team strategies to drive revenue growth
- Work closely with Product Management, Marketing and Engineering departments
- Foster collaborative environment to understand clients needs
- Enable team to develop and deliver product demonstrations
- Provide technical guidance and support to the sales team
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
- Manage and report on team activities and performance
- Recruit, train, and mentor Systems Sales Engineers
Requirements For Systems Sales Engineer Manager
- 7+ years of experience in software sales engineering
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in fast-paced, agile environment
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Understanding of Networking, Cloud and Security fundamentals
- Experience supporting large enterprises, service providers or Government agencies
- Vendor certification (CCNP,CCIE,JNCIA,JNCIE,JNCIS,AWS CSA Associate)
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