VP, Sales Engineering - Full-time / Part-time

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience as a Sales Engineer in a data center or colocation environment, and a track record of success in a sales leadership role. To be a strong fit for the VP, Sales Engineering, you will have:

• 10+ years of Sales Engineering experience working with a data center or colocation provider and managing a successful team


• 8+ years working in telecommunications, networking, data security, hosting, high tech facilities, mission-critical construction, engineering consulting or other related field.


• The ability to work directly with customers to understand their needs, then work cross-functionally with multiple internal stakeholders to provide a solution including cabinet configuration, electrical design, cooling strategies and connectivity.


• Exceptional interpersonal and polished presentation skills, and the ability to speak intelligently with big data / power users.


• Experience and skill leading and motivating a technical sales team.


• Technical savvy and a solid understanding of at least one of the following:




• Networking.


• Electrical provisioning / configuration.


• Mechanical cooling systems.




• Proven project management skills including experience with document management and project tracking.


• The ability to work well under pressure and take a proactive approach in handling issues, providing solutions and/or acting as a change manager.


• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and openness to new ideas and procedures.


• Expert application software skills including, MS Word and Excel; Visio; AutoCAD; and Adobe Acrobat.


• A bachelor's degree, ideally in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience leading data center / telecom projects, including coordinating design, subcontractors and construction.


• Experience estimating and tracking costs associated with client installations or similar projects.


• Familiarity with telecom carrier operations / business models.


• Knowledge of all applicable rules, laws and ordinances in performing data / communications projects particular to meet-me room (MMR) and colocation areas.

In addition to these requirements, you should be willing to travel between 30% and 50% of the time. Generally, you'll travel every two to three weeks, spending two to three days away.

The Role

It will be your mission to lead a growing technical team of Sales Engineers and Directors. You will hire, develop your team, deliver training, oversee and balance the group s workload, ensure goals and expectations are being met and more. Though your leadership responsibilities are at the core of this position, you ll make an impact across multiple functions as you work collaboratively with your peers, act as a solutions expert, and as the communications hub between cross-functional internal teams, Sales, and customers. This is a role for a hands-on leader that cannot be managed purely from a desk. Not only will you work with your team, you ll leverage your skill to interact directly with large clients, understanding their needs from a technical infrastructure point-of-view, then helping to drive decisions and consensus with Digital Realty teams including Sales, Design, Construction, Finance -- all those involved with project delivery. You ll respond directly to customers, speed the sales process, drive project delivery, etc. You ll evangelize our message to the market place, solicit market trends, and deliver the acquired information to Operations, Design, Planning, Construction any group who will benefit from the intel. More specifically, you will:

• Lead and drive all activities for our Global Sales Engineering team


• Work with cross-functional team leaders to prioritize Sales Engineering deliverables


• Work with cross-functional team leaders to align Sales Engineering strategy across the company


• Partner with Sales teams to strategize how to sell into prospects and customers


• Provide reporting on sales activities, customer initiatives, and product requirements


• Present technical presentations to prospects, customers, and company associates


• Serve as the hub for project communication.


• Evaluate customer needs, and then design and present a preliminary solution.


• Assist with customer RFPs.


• Develop cost-engineering and profitability models for large customer opportunities.


• Act as a subject matter expert related to the infrastructure, nuances and pitfalls associated with various buildings.


• Act as an\"eyes-on\"resource and provide support to remote Design and Construction teams during bid, construction and commissioning processes.


• Participate in forecasting, pipeline and market analysis.


• Liaise with the professional community, including attending technical forums and presenting papers at industry events.


• Monitor and evaluate trends in prospect, customer and target tenant base.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Digital Realty: Where the cloud lives and business thrives

We built the global standard for technical real estate, developing a unique capability to acquire, manage, and scale data center campuses. Now, Digital Realty is building a unique ecosystem of open solutions that power customer growth through exceptional service on a foundation of unrivaled data center expertise. The new Digital Realty combines unparalleled data center services, carrier-dense interconnection, real estate acumen, and financial strength to create unique power of choice and value when and where our customers need it.

Our Mission

To provide our customers with the trusted foundation for the digital world

Our Vision

To build a network of connected campuses and internet gateways that become the heart of the internet and cloud, powering growth and prosperity for customers, employees and shareholders.

Our Values

Guide our decisions and actions every day above all else, we value customers, excellence, talent, teamwork and success.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 2,000 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty Trust is committed to employing a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop and retain people with backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that reflect the full diversity of our society.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

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