Engineer

Zebra Technologies Remote Sales Engineer

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

Working with Account or Channel Management, owns development and execution of technology strategy for end-user customers in the Manufacturing vertical. 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 to hire within the states of Washington or Oregon. Willing to consider talent in California. 50% travel between those states expected.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and 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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors or equivalent experience
2. 5 + years' experience in a Sales Engineer or a related technical role
3. Demonstrated experience communicating with B2B end-user customers / experience working in a customer-facing environment
4. Must reside in the US with a strong preference to hire within the states of Washington or Oregon. Willing to consider talent in California, 50% travel between those states expected.

Preferred qualifications:

• Engineering or related technical degree a plus
• Must be both sales and technically savvy, but with strong customer facing skills pertaining to driving new and innovative solutions and facilitating problem resolution when required
• Experience working with customers in the Manufacturing vertical highly sought after
• Experience from same/similar industry as Zebra (experience working with same/similar portfolio of offerings) preferred
• The ability to build relationships with key decision makers
• Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to collaborate in more of a team-based approach vs independent sales process
• Possess a demonstrated eagerness to learn with a technical aptitude
• Ability to apply solution selling concepts to customer situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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 105700.00 - USD 158500.00 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.

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