Engineering & Training Manager - UK

Engineering & Training Manager - UK

Job Description

Axis has something great to offer! We are looking for an Engineering & Training Manager for the UK & Ireland team of Sales Engineers and Trainers. 

WHAT IS AXIS?
Axis is a fast growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our success is largely due to our highly skilled staff and our strong culture of daring to succeed and allowing ourselves to constantly break new ground.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As the Engineering & Training Manager for the UK & Ireland, you'll lead a talented team of Sales Engineers and Trainers. Your mission is to deliver exceptional pre-sales engineering support, helping us drive sales growth, and customer satisfaction. You will also oversee our Axis Academy, offering high quality courses to partners and customers. As a driven people leader you are responsible for managing, coaching and coordinating your team of high performing individuals.

In this role you will act both strategically, focusing on the long-term development of the function, and lead the operational and daily activities of the team. You will also work close to our top partners and customers and support them on complex, critical or high business potential activities.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Technical Leadership: Be the go-to contact on technology, products, and solutions
• Team Management: Actively manage and develop your high-performing team 
• Strategic Development: Shape the future of sales engineering and training in UK & Ireland
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with top partners and serve as escalation point for customer technical topics
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other Axis departments around events, projects and various activities
• Industry Engagement: Keep updated on latest developments in the security industry
• Continuous Learning: Develop your own skills and enhance team expertise

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We're seeking an enthusiastic leader with a passion for technology and people development. You have a keen interest in learning about Axis technology, products and the security industry. You are a team player and have a passion for achieving results through others. We believe that the right candidate shows a proven success of working in a changing environment, balancing both strategic and operational topics daily. You have been leading and developing a team of high performing individuals with an engineering background in a fast-paced sales environment. You are an experienced leader and your open-minded approach and motivational skills make you a role model.

Travels within the UK and Ireland and to the HQ in Lund, Sweden is a natural part of the role.

Experience required:

• Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent
• 5+ years in people leadership roles 
• Experience of leading and developing people with an engineering background
• Experience in security, CCTV, or related industries 
• Strong communication and organizational skills 
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU?
In Axis you will work in an international organization with enthusiastic people in an open minded and innovative culture. We are growing rapidly which means that new challenges and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally occur every day!

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

Type of EmploymentPermanent Employment

Posting End Date2024-11-30

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 4500 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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