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Forward Networks
Systems Sales Engineering Manager
Skills
Product StrategyProduct ManagementData AnalysisAWSSales Strategy
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$275,000 – $325,000 / year
Location:
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
29 August 2026
What they need
- We’re seeking an experienced Systems Sales Engineering Manager who will lead a team of Systems Sales Engineers while also serving as a hands-on technical expert
- Lead and manage a high-performing team of Systems Sales Engineers to achieve revenue and new business growth targets
- Develop and execute team strategies to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and build strong customer relationships
- Recruit, train, and mentor Systems Sales Engineers, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development
- Manage team performance through data and analytics, setting clear goals and holding the team accountable to results
- Foster a collaborative environment where the team can thrive and continuously improve
- Actively engage as a technical authority on regional opportunities
- Qualify and scope opportunities directly alongside sales teams to assess fit and ensure technical feasibility
- Lead and execute POCs (Proof of Concepts) for key prospects, demonstrating deep technical expertise
- Serve as the technical lead on major pursuits, providing hands-on guidance and execution
- Provide technical guidance to the sales team, ensuring they have the knowledge, frameworks, and tools to succeed
- Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients
- Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering to align sales strategies with company goals and product roadmap
- Gather customer insights from direct opportunity engagement to inform product decisions
- Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and technical best practices
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement based on real-world customer interactions
Benefits
- We’re an agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow, as a company and as individuals.
- Every team member receives a compensation package that includes equity, so we can grow together.
- We offer top-grade insurance, with medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
- Vacations, holidays, family days. With no tracked time off, you can go as long as it’s okay with your manager.- This is a hybrid role requiring both strong leadership capabilities and the technical depth to actively engage with customers as a practitioner—qualifying opportunities, providing technical leadership on key deals, and executing POCs directly
- 7+ years of experience in software sales engineering, with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve their goals
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of sales professionals
- Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
- Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies, build strong customer relationships, and drive revenue growth
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Understanding of networking protocols, and other operational tools and
practices - Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Experience as a leader running sales engineering organization
- Experience owning program strategy and communicating results to senior
Leadership - Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Excellent understanding of Networking, Cloud and/or Security fundamentals
- Experience supporting multiple large enterprises, service providers or
Governmental agencies - Vendor certification (CCNP,CCIE,JNCIA,JNCIE,JNCIS,AWS CSA Associate etc.)
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