Are you an experienced sales engineer who loves working in a diverse high-paced environment? Can you change gears and thinking on a dime? Are you fearless in your pursuit of finding the RIGHT (not the most expensive, or the neatest) tools for the job? Can you embrace your customers business vision, translate that to technical requirements, and hit the ground running? Are you an experienced project manager who understands the professional technical services lifecycle? Are you unafraid of speaking your mind, and doing whats right?
If you can answer yes to those questions, then were interested in talking with you.
As a sales engineer you must have direct experience with, and an understanding of, what it means to work as a network engineer, a systems administrator, a project manager, and a support technician. You will work closely with our field service engineers in authoring the solutions you deliver to our customers. You will facilitate the entire sales process from concept to delivery and maintenance thereafter.
The position involves traveling to client sites within the Portland Metro area and occasionally to Salem.
Responsibilities:
Provide clients with various technical sales recommendations across the technical spectrum, with an emphasis on networks, workstation management, information security, remote access, and hardware/software acquisitions.
Operate with a CTO or IT Director mentality taking ownership of the client, embracing and understanding their business vision, and supporting the implementation of technology solutions suited to meet their requirements and budget.
Work closely with the engineering team in recommending, quoting, and delivering hardware and software services to the client.
Work primarily with Apple-based infrastructures in either a standalone or heterogeneous environment.
General Requirements:
4 Years industry experience making technology decisions for small and medium sized businesses.
Cross platform administration experience. Linux, OS X, Windows, etc
Experience and understanding of server best practices. E.G. backup strategies, high availability, controlled upgrades, etc.
A firm understanding that technology is a business tool, not a playground for the latest and greatest; an unbiased technical approach in choosing the right tools for the job is paramount.
The ability to work effectively in an independent, mobile environment with limited supervision.
Experience working with PCI compliance preferred.
Experience working creative professionals. E.G. film, video, graphic design, audio and sound reordering preferred.
Active Directory
Open Directory
Mac OS X
XSAN, Final Cut Pro Server
Linux (RHEL/CentOS)
Windows XP, Vista, 7, Windows 2003 Server
SQL Server, MySQL
BASH Shell Scripting
Managed Switches, routing and packet filtering fundamentals (Cisco/Sonicwall/Juniper exp a plus)
UTM Devices (Watchguard, Juniper, Sonicwall)
Apple ACSA certification, or a willingness to acquire it (we pay for it).
Education/Experience
College Degree preferred; or equivalent on the job experience required (4 years minimum)
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to see; drive; stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Working Conditions
Work is performed at client sites that may be climate controlled, hot, damp, cold, drafty, or dimly lighted.
We offer a full benefits package including health, prescription, vision, dental, life, flexible spending aka Section 125, 401(k), A Corporate Fitness plan (24 Hour Fitness membership discount), Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Purchase Plan, (purchase at cost), and a host of supplemental insurances.
Applicants must submit to a background investigation, including criminal, credit, identity verification and driving records.
If you are interested in applying for this job, submit your resume and salary requirements. Type 'IrisInk-Sales' in the subject line of your email.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Due to the number of applicants we receive, we may not reply to those whom we feel are not a good fit. Thank you in advance for your interest.
About Iris Ink:
The Computer Stores NW chain was launched over 30 years ago as a single store specializing in Apple computers. With an emphasis on outstanding service, unparalleled product knowledge and a commitment to offering the latest and greatest desktop computer products, the Computer Store thrived and is now Apple's largest "Specialist" reseller. An Apple Specialist is an elite designation from Apple after passing numerous criteria for service and specialization in the Macintosh line of products.
Eventually, a new division was formed in order to cater to the business community throughout the Northwest. This division is called "IrisInk." IrisInk holds the distinction of being one of only a handful of entities in the US holding the Apple Specialist and Apple Pro-Video VAR designations. More importantly, we value team spirit, a family atmosphere, high ethical standards and mutual loyalty.
IrisInk carries the entire Apple product line as well as high-end video production products such as: AJA - leading manufacturer of professional digital video solutions for the professional broadcast and post-production markets, Adobe, and high-end Panasonic cameras, Canon video equipment and much more.
IrisInk is an Apple Specialist, an Apple Pro Video VAR, Adobe Platinum Video VAR and sells product and solutions to meet both Apple and Windows platform needs.
IrisInk provides everything from warranty and repair service on Macintosh equipment to on-site networking and training services everything any business that uses computer equipment might need. With sales offices in Seattle and Portland, IrisInk covers most of western Oregon and Washington.
- Location: Lake Oswego / Portland
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