Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure with over 38,000 employees globally. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial and data centre markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Our purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical, digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable.
In Australia and New Zealand (Legrand ANZ), we have over 800 employees spanning across 7 local manufacturing facilities and 15 warehouses. As part of the global Legrand network, Legrand Australia designs, manufactures and distributes over 15,000 items under several premium brands. Our dedicated R&D team design products and solutions specifically suited to the needs of the ANZ market.
About the Opportunity
ZPE Systems & Legrand is seeking a talented and technically skilled Sales Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with customers across the APAC region to strengthen existing relationships, identify new opportunities, and support ambitious growth plans.
This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Global Pre‐Sales Engineering, providing strong leadership support and global collaboration opportunities.
You will play a key role in developing long‐term strategies, delivering customer‐centric technical solutions, and contributing to the overall success of our sales engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with customers by identifying needs and developing tailored technical solutions
* Understand current and future customer requirements through ongoing engagement and rapport building
* Provide technical and engineering information in response to customer questions and requests
* Identify prospective customers and support the preparation of sales call schedules
* Assist in preparing cost estimates through evaluation of customer documents and consultation with internal and external technical teams
* Act as a trusted technical advisor for current and future products
* Deliver technical information, product training and solution support to customers
* Produce sales engineering reports highlighting customer insights, market trends and solution opportunities
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training, workshops, publications and networking
* Contribute to short‐and long‐term planning by identifying opportunities, issues and recommendations
* Collaborate and contribute to team outcomes as required
What we are looking for
* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
* Certifications in Microsoft, Linux, or Cisco (advantageous)
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a sales engineering or customer‐facing technical role
* Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS
* Strong knowledge of Networking, Routing Protocols, Virtual Machines/Docker
* Experience with Console Servers, PDUs, KVM, and Service Processors
* Understanding of VPN technologies such as IPsec, SSL VPN, and WireGuard
* Excellent problem‐solving skills and strong attention to detail
* Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
* Ability to build relationships and deliver engaging, solution‐focused presentations
What's on Offer
Joining our team means being part of a supportive culture backed by global expertise and local innovation. You'll enjoy:
Great Benefits & Work Environment
* A supportive, people‐first workplace with a strong culture of collaboration
* Access to an extensive reward and recognition program
* Employee discounts on Legrand products
* Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunities to collaborate with global experts across networking, digital infrastructure and data centre technology
* Professional development through technical training, certifications and workshops
* Exposure to cutting‐edge solutions and meaningful projects across the APAC region
A Company with Purpose
* Work with a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability and improving how people live and work
At Legrand, we understand that great people don't always tick every box. If this role excites you and you believe you have the potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't meet every single requirement.
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