Inside Sales Engineer Senior

Remote Work: No

Working with Inside Sales Representatives and/or Channel Management, owns development and execution of technology strategy. 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 role will report 5 days onsite to our Chicago office.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant work experience as a sales engineer
• Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage
• Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
• Must report onsite to our Chicago office 5 days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred
• Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and 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 workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

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 103600.00 - USD 155400.00 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.