United Kingdom Remote (Country) Full-time

Ciena is hiring a Consultant, Sales Engineering

About the Role

As a Consultant in Sales Engineering, you will serve as a key technical partner to service provider customers across the United Kingdom. Your role centers on understanding complex network demands and transforming them into strategic, value-driven solutions that align with evolving business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor, cultivating long-term relationships grounded in technical credibility and mutual value
  • Partner with sales teams to interpret customer requirements and design solutions using advanced networking technologies
  • Lead technical discussions throughout the sales process, from initial discovery to response preparation for RFQs and RFPs
  • Deliver clear, impactful presentations and demonstrations that illustrate both technical strengths and business outcomes
  • Address intricate technical obstacles with practical, well-reasoned solutions
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions for customers and internal teams to build collective expertise
  • Stay current with industry developments and technology advancements to effectively communicate competitive advantages

Qualifications

A strong candidate will bring over a decade of experience in technical sales or customer-facing engineering roles within telecommunications or networking. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required. You should have deep familiarity with optical networking systems and a proven ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.

  • Expertise in optical networking architectures and Reconfigurable Service Platform (RSP) technologies
  • Experience leading technical proof-of-concept initiatives and customer demonstrations
  • Skill in navigating complex deal structures and supporting negotiation processes
  • Background in training or enabling technical teams across varied levels
  • Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities

Work Environment & Culture

This role operates within a flexible work model based in the UK, supporting a culture that values individual growth, inclusivity, and well-being. The organization emphasizes a people-first mindset, fosters belonging, and promotes a respectful, diverse workplace where all voices are heard. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, accommodations are available upon request, and discrimination in any form is strictly prohibited.

Required Skills
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Ciena

Ciena delivers the fastest network solutions to power cloud, AI, and digital transformation with high-speed, scalable, and secure connectivity.

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena empowers customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. The company builds advanced networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand.

Ciena's networking systems, components, automation software, and services revolutionize data transmission and network management, enabling innovation and operational efficiency.

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