[Hiring] Presales Network Engineer @Vivant

Role Description

The Presales Network Engineer supports the sales team by owning the technical pre-sales process. This role bridges Sales, Project Coordination, and Engineering by translating client requirements into the appropriate network solution.

• Become an expert in Vivant's standardized network packages.
• Determine the right solution for each prospect.
• Coordinate technical cost analysis.
• Recommend the best ISP options.
• Prepare proposals for the sales team.
• Initially join client meetings to answer technical questions.
• Shift involvement toward behind-the-scenes solution design and proposal preparation.

This position is ideal for someone who understands networking fundamentals, enjoys structured and repeatable processes, and wants to build a long-term career in technical sales.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including:
• Firewalls
• Network switches
• VLANs
• Wireless networking
• WAP placement and sizing
• IP addressing
• Basic network design
• Prior sales experience with the ability to move opportunities through the sales process.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable following structured processes.

Requirements

• Participate in discovery calls alongside the sales representative.
• Understand the client's business, technical requirements, pain points, number of locations, and project goals.
• Document all technical and business requirements accurately.
• Match client requirements with Vivant's standard network packages.
• Determine the appropriate:
• Firewall
• Switches
• Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
• Network sizing
• Hardware quantities
• Recommend solutions based on facility size, user count, and device requirements.
• Submit project requirements to Project Coordinators.
• Coordinate completion of cost analysis.
• Review completed analyses for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate available Internet Service Provider (ISP) options.
• Recommend the best-fit ISP based on:
• Client requirements
• Budget
• Availability
• Reliability
• Prepare two to three solution options using Vivant's standard packages.
• Ensure proposals are accurate, organized, and client-ready.
• Collaborate with the sales representative before presentation.
• Attend proposal review meetings with prospects.
• Answer technical questions regarding:
• Firewalls
• Switches
• VLANs
• IP addressing
• Wi-Fi design
• WAP placement and sizing
• Network topology
• Support the sales representative throughout the sales cycle until the deal is signed.

Benefits

• Base salary: 2,000 USD Max
• Commission
• Fully remote
• Career Growth opportunities include:
• Account Executive
• Senior Technical Sales
• Other advanced sales leadership opportunities as Vivant continues to grow.

Company Description

Vivant is a managed connectivity and network services company built for multi-location businesses across restaurants, retail, healthcare, and automotive dealerships. We design, deploy, manage, and monitor business networks that keep our clients' internet, phones, and Wi-Fi running with maximum uptime. For our clients, network reliability is critical—every outage impacts business operations and revenue.