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This role serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on EtherWAN products, technologies, and applications across designated target markets. The NSE bridges technical expertise with customer engagement, ensuring stakeholders-both internal and external-are equipped with accurate, relevant, and actionable product knowledge. Operating within a structured accountability framework, the NSE supports pre-sales activities, solution design, and post-sales technical guidance. The role is critical to driving customer value, enabling sales success, and enhancing product adoption through technical leadership and collaboration.\nResponsibilities\nAssist internal and external stakeholders by conducting EtherWAN product introduction and communicating EtherWAN's value proposition and applications to prospective customers.\nProject manage field engagements alongside business development and sales resources\nConsistent and collaborative field level engagements with prospects, partners, and customers\nOodaloop ideation of technology needs from the market into the appropriate stakeholders of the organization\nConduct in-person and web-based training on Networking from beginner to advanced levels. Assist in the creation of training material for both in person and online trainings via the EtherWAN Academy\nConduct network audits and assist customers in their network design and recommend appropriate EtherWAN products.\nWhen necessary, conduct client environment simulation - recreate client networks to determine the feasibility of EtherWAN products in customer environment.\nAssist internal and external stakeholders with cross-referencing third-party products to EtherWAN products.\nMaintain knowledge of industry trends and customer needs and communicate information to appropriate internal stakeholders.\nRespond to customer phone calls and/or emails regarding issues related to EtherWAN products and applications\nIndependently conduct client follow-ups, issues follow-ups, and if needed, customer meetings.\nAttend trade shows and industry events as needed.\nCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the generation and growth of both new and existing revenue within the assigned territory by providing zero-distance application, partner, and customer support\nWork closely with internal and external stakeholders in generating mindshare with new and existing customers, channels, and partners.\nUse the company CRM as the primary vehicle to log technical support cases, market and customer application information, prospects/partners/customer engagements; work across EtherWAN departments to ensure full transparency\nResearch and author application, product, and general technical and industry papers assigned\nPerform other work-related duties as assigned\nQualifications\nBachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent in experience\n3 years plus of customer-facing experience\nUnderstanding of differences between IT and OT networking environments\nDirect or Channel technical sales experience preferred\nKnowledge and understanding of the OSI Network Reference Model, Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching, Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), TCP/IP, and Routing Protocols (RIP and OSPF) is required. Knowledge of wireless and cellular technology and applications is a plus.\nCCNA certification and/or equivalent experiences\nTechnical certifications in networking are a plus.\nCandidate must be well organized, self-motivated, and capable of seeing projects through to completion.\nElevated level of accountability and planning capabilities communicates with transparency and integrity.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills are required.\nMust be able to demonstrate professional presentation skills on complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences, competency as an instructor is desired\nProficient with CRM, Microsoft Visio, & MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).\nSubject matter expertise in vertical markets applications such as transportation (ITS/Rail and Bus transit), security (physical surveillance), energy, process automation is a plus.\nAble to travel 65%\nEssential Job Functions\nMust be able to travel via airplane for up to 6 hours\nMust have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel via automobile for up to six hours at a time\nMust be able to travel overnight\nMust be able to sit for 4 hours at a time\nMust be able to stand for extended periods of time\nMust be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.\nRegular and on-time attendance\nPerks & Benefits\nPhoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, bonus plan and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, auto allowance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more! \n#LI-DZ1\nPhoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.\nIf you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday or email .\nNotice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:\nPhoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. 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