RIEDEL Communications is the leading provider of live production tools in the media, sports and entertainment sectors. To cover our customers' needs holistically, we are divided into three business units : Product Division, Managed Technology & Riedel Networks.
Our Product Division develops, produces and distributes audio, video, IT and communication solutions. With our live production tools for the media, sports, entertainment and corporate industries, we deliver a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art products that are among the most innovative of their kind in the industry.
Join us as Pre-Sales Engineer (m / d / f) on this exciting journey and experience the fascination of Riedel Communications in action.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage pre-sales tasks in coordination with the Sales teams to gather customer requirements and functional specification to create system designs and proposals addressing customer and partner needs Directly consult with customers, partners, system integrators, consultants, and Riedel staff to design systems that meet and exceed client requirements both technologically and commercially
- Understand the customer market and business segment to provide highly competitive, targeted solutions
- Produce full-scale, elaborate written technical proposals, system designs, and drawings
- Manage technical responses to RFP / RFI tenders
- Represent the company at customer-facing and industry events, such as events, tradeshows, panels
- Prepare industry leading quality customer facing proposal supplements (drawings, SOW’s, etc.)
- Provide consultancy throughout the sales and post-sale lifecycle, assisting the Professional Services team and Customers in project implementation, capturing knowledge learned
- Identify opportunities to expand the customer solution, as well as capturing new customer requirements to expand the feature set
- Manage the hand-over to the Professional Services and Support teams helping resolve technical issues as they arise
- Organise and / or deliver product demonstrations (demo), proof of concepts (POC’s) and presentations of products and solutions onsite or online
- Proactively educate clients and business partners to enhance their product and solutions knowledge, technical acumen, and technical sales skills
- Act as market and industry aware collaborator providing information on competition and market trends
THAT'S YOU
Strong background and passion for Live Video Production operationsMinimum of 3 years' experience in sales, sales engineering, or pre-sales – ideally in a technical environmentProven track record in delivering technical solutions and achieving results in a comparable sales roleIn-depth understanding of the Broadcast and Media Technology industry and its evolving landscapeConfident working with CRM and development tools, especially Salesforce, Jira, and ConfluenceSolid knowledge of digital audio technologies and standards, including AES3, AES67, ST 2110, NMOS, and PTPFamiliarity with video standards such as SDI, ST 2110, ST 2022-6, NMOS, and PTPStrong grasp of IP networking protocols and standards (TCP, UDP, IGMP, VLAN, PTP); Cisco or Arista certification is a plusExperience with fiber optic and RF systems is an advantageSkilled in CAD tools such as AutoCAD and VisioExcellent communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft TeamsMeticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethicAble to work independently, while thriving in collaborative, cross-functional teamsWillingness and flexibility to travel frequently, both domestically and internationallyFluent in Japanese and English (minmium B1-B2), additional languages are a plusWE OFFER
Life and Work balance through our flexible working time system including mobile working in a hybrid modelCareer booster with numerous individual development and training opportunitiesDiversity is very important to us, at RIEDEL we focus on an open working atmosphere, inclusion is part of our Culture - it is about the people and their personality that mattersWe’re contributing to your career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By helping our people to reach their potential, we frequently support them to find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
ENRICH OUR TEAM!
With us, you can expect an exciting challenge with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop personally.
RIEDEL stands for equal opportunities and diversity! We are looking forward to getting to know you as you are - far away from any pigeonholing.