Sales Engineer
- Role
- Sales
- Experience
- Junior
- Employment
- Full-time
Open to US only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Entry-level Sales Engineer for fiber-optic and network protocol test equipment. 1–3 years in a telco/operator role (e.g. Verizon). Remote in USA, must travel ~70%.
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Sales Engineer Remote - USA Job Description: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Sales Focus: Support EXFO Sales and Account Team by promoting testing equipment into the network service provider market. Provide support presence at trade shows, conferences, and customer demonstrations focusing on technical product applications. Develop and deploy customer training curriculum in coordination with Sales Manager and Account Management Team Participate in field evaluations to ensure customers are properly trained and tutored on EXFO testing solutions. Manage aspects of Customer evaluations in close coordination with sales and account manager to ensure product approval. Respond to RFPs in close coordination with sales manager to provide the best positive response to all technical requirements. Support will consist of maintenance and preparation of demo materials, performing product demonstrations, specific application support for clients and ongoing support. Taking full responsibility of the demo equipment and assigned company assets. Customer Focus: Provide solution proposals and justification to suit customer needs. Maintain close supportive relationships with focus accounts to ensure smooth acceptance of products. Perform customer training when appropriate to ensure smooth acceptance of products. Provide customized test plans and job aids to ensure smooth acceptance of products. Assists customers with development of test methodologies and procedures. Product Focus: Provide market interface between Product Management Team and customers by developing and maintaining key relationships at focus accounts. Advise Product Management Team on product feature/road map to coordinate with upcoming customer requirements. Provide competitive intelligence – feature set, road map, pricing. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Versed in the Fiber Optic and/or protocol technology. The candidate should have knowledge of physical and optical layer technology and applications (OTDR, loss test, dispersion, DWDM, PON and FTTx) and Protocols technology and applications (SDH, next generation SDH, ATM, Frame Relay, Gigabit Ethernet, Voice over IP, xDSL etc.) Ability to travel. Approximately 70% travel required Entry level position with 1 to 3 years of equivalent experience in Telco operator or service provider – Verizon. COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS Extremely customer-oriented Action- and results-driven Good judgment Highly responsible and courteous Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Education: Degree holder/and or equivalent in Telecommunications or Optics. Experience : Language requirements : English written and spoken EXFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Posted: 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
What you'll do
- Support EXFO Sales and Account Team by promoting testing equipment into the network service provider market.
- Provide support presence at trade shows, conferences, and customer demonstrations focusing on technical product applications.
- Develop and deploy customer training curriculum in coordination with Sales Manager and Account Management Team.
- Participate in field evaluations to ensure customers are properly trained and tutored on EXFO testing solutions.
- Manage aspects of Customer evaluations in close coordination with sales and account manager to ensure product approval.
- Respond to RFPs in close coordination with sales manager to provide the best positive response to all technical requirements.
- Maintain and prepare demo materials, perform product demonstrations, and provide specific application support for clients.
- Take full responsibility of demo equipment and assigned company assets.
- Provide solution proposals and justification to suit customer needs and maintain close supportive relationships with focus accounts.
- Perform customer training and provide customized test plans and job aids.
- Assist customers with development of test methodologies and procedures.
- Act as market interface between Product Management Team and customers; advise on product features/roadmap and provide competitive intelligence.
What they require
- Versed in the Fiber Optic and/or protocol technology.
- Knowledge of physical and optical layer technology and applications (OTDR, loss test, dispersion, DWDM, PON and FTTx).
- Knowledge of Protocols technology and applications (SDH, next generation SDH, ATM, Frame Relay, Gigabit Ethernet, Voice over IP, xDSL etc.).
- Ability to travel. Approximately 70% travel required.
- Entry level position with 1 to 3 years of equivalent experience in Telco operator or service provider – Verizon.
- Degree holder and/or equivalent in Telecommunications or Optics.
- English written and spoken.
EXFO provides intelligent network test, monitoring, and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. Fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscalers, fiber network constructors, and network equipment manufacturers rely on EXFO for clear insights into network performance, service reliability, and user experience.