Sales Engineer, Access Control, US Central

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It’s the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class.
As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.
At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.
The Video Security & Access Control group at Motorola Solutions designs, develops, and manufactures video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. Avigilon's solutions have been installed at thousands of customer sites, including school campuses, transportation systems, healthcare centers, public venues, critical infrastructure, prisons, factories, casinos, airports, financial institutions, government facilities, and retailers.
Job Description

As a Unity Access Sales Engineer, you will bring elite technical expertise and act as a subject matter expert to address complex challenges in protecting people, property, and assets. You will work closely with the Access Control sales team and channel partners, delivering solution-based outcomes powered by edge-based neural networks and industry-leading public safety and physical security technologies.

In this role, you will foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture alongside fellow Sales Engineering peers. Your attention to detail and contributions will ensure that the solutions we provide empower our customers to perform at their best in the moments that matter.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver world-class product demonstrations and compelling sales or technical presentations to audiences ranging from C-level executives to frontline decision-makers.

• Provide design consultation, including quoting, system design, best practice architectures, bill of materials development, and compliance vetting.

• Collaborate with sales leaders to align your sales engineering efforts with quarterly and annual revenue goals

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners through technical thought leadership and strategic engagement

• Partner with Technical Support leadership to facilitate post-sales guidance and manage escalations as needed

• Serve as the key liaison between partners, end customers, and internal teams (product management, marketing, engineering) to provide valuable feedback and drive continuous product improvement

• Step in to support SE team peers when necessary

• Develop collateral such as training materials, how-to videos, and technical documentation.

• Stay up to date on MSI products, services, complementary technologies, industry trends, and relevant certifications by proactively seeking training opportunities.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

• This role will be responsible for the Central United States or as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in Physical Security Industry, Sales Engineering/Pre-Sales role for a technology company.

• Strong understanding of the Access Control solutions.

• 2+ years installing, servicing, supporting Physical Security solutions for a manufacturer or Security Systems Integrator.

• Self-motivated and focused individual with a passion for technology and an aptitude for customer satisfaction.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Possesses strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Has a pleasant, friendly style of verbal and written communication.

Technical:

• Intimate knowledge and experience with Windows troubleshooting tools and techniques.

• Knowledge and experience with Linux OS Troubleshooting tools and techniques

• Excellent knowledge of networking principles and IP communication.

• Experience with computer hardware configuration and troubleshooting.

• Experience with network equipment configuration and troubleshooting.

• Basic understanding and Experience in low voltage circuits and wiring

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• College degree or diploma of technology.

• Prior experience in physical security industry, specifically with Access Control solutions.

• Microsoft and/or Cisco certifications.

• Certification for any competitive Access Control Products (Lenel, SoftwareHouse, AMAG, RS2, S2, Open Options etc…).

Territory

• The Sales Engineer shall have the responsibility to cover the following Unity Access territories:

  • Central US (IN,KY,WI, MI,IL,ND,SD,NE,OH,IA,KS,MO,,WI)

Target Base Salary Range: $67,100 -  $148,400 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• 5+ years experience in Physical Security Industry, Sales Engineering/Pre-Sales role for a technology company.

Travel RequirementsOver 50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].