Pre-Sales Engineer - Low Current & Security Systems
AFI Technologies (Jeddah)
- Jeddah, Makkah
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review provided criteria and existing integration technology for best new design results.
- Perform at site evaluations to guarantee detailed design criteria is not overlooked.
- Be resourceful in the use of existing data and as build information for effective planning.
- Generate the minimum amount of design documents needed to best support the message in the proposal.
- Develop well-structured and descriptive scopes of work that best explain how the design completely fulfills the customer's needs.
- Design and compile pricing proposal which has strong content for a complete and accurate system.
- Represent the delivery concept and technical fulfillment at a comprehensive level at each engagement.
- Promote Centric Selling.
- Set up and run peer checks, P&L reviews and support capture meetings.
- Develop drawings for proposals and delivery.
- Provide technical sales support and application design of Low Current & Security Systems, services & solutions and support sales representatives in the field or meeting.
- Design and prepare bill of quantities for comprehensive Low Current & Security Systems for residential business, commercial & industrial clients, etc.
- Provide expert level technical design.
- Plan, design &/or engineer Low Current & Security Systems.
- Provide guidance, direction and assistance in the resolution of customer issues, presales & engineers.
- Contribute to Requests for Pricing (RFP's) and Requests for Information (RFI's) responses.
- Build, maintain and enhance customer relationships as applicable.
- Ensure complete customer satisfaction which should result from proficient design and honest commitment.
- Check design compatibility/fitness of proposal for Low Current & Security Systems.
- Preparing Technical submittals for projects designed and support if required in team members technical submittals.
- Sustain positive team work environment when required.
- Site surveys are conducted by project/Engineering department but if attendance is required same must be guaranteed.
- Contact vendor and manufacturer and follow up on requested quotes and designs.
- Fully responsible on Bill of quantity and proposals prepared.
- Obtain vendor certifications
- Meet with vendor reps to develop a relationship for technical unity, best-selling practices, competitive pricing schemes, the latest in innovation and marketplace direction
- Register opportunities to strengthen the obligation of commitment and for price guarantees
- Attend and support trade events
- Exchange lead information
- Subject matter expert - support technical requirements and training during implementation phase
- Project margin, material cost savings, implementation time savings, strong handoff content
- Degree in Electrical/Computer/Electronics/Telecoms Engineering or equivalent with a minimum 3 years of experience specific to the job responsibilities
- 3 years estimating technical projects with proven track record of successful and profitable project completion for medium to large size companies.
- Experience in Converged Technologies such as AV, CCTV, Access Control/Security
- Independent, self-driven, highly customer focused and able to work under minimum supervision
- Working knowledge in low current, security and audio-visual solutions in KSA is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal & written communications skills, presentation skills & interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Windows, Office applications and English Language.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, sales oriented and result driven with knowledge of customer relationship management and strong drive to achieve sales target.
- Proven sales track record in achieving results within the low-current industry.
- Have sound business and technical knowledge of the security and audio-visual technology industry. Candidates with existing contacts or established customer base will have added advantage
- Ability to influence and persuade with great flexibility
- High-energy personality with go-getter attitude and enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic industry.
- Management reports on time.
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