Network Sales Engineer
Phoenix Contact · Sacramento, California
Posted 20 days ago · $110,000 - $176,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Phoenix Contact's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 15% of Phoenix Contact's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Phoenix Contact
- high 24 stale, 0 reposted of 40 open
- Hiring momentum
- 57 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Phoenix Contact's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Phoenix Contact.
About this role
The Network Sales Engineer (NSE) is responsible for providing technical expertise on EtherWAN products and applications, engaging with customers to drive sales success and product adoption. Daily tasks include conducting product training, managing field engagements, performing network audits, and collaborating with internal teams to support customer needs. The role requires significant travel within Northern California, Oregon, and Washington to meet with stakeholders and attend industry events.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Phoenix Contact as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent in experience
- 3 years plus of customer-facing experience
- Understanding of differences between IT and OT networking environments
- Knowledge and understanding of the OSI Network Reference Model, Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching, Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), TCP/IP, and Routing Protocols (RIP and OSPF)
- CCNA certification and/or equivalent experiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Direct or Channel technical sales experience preferred
- Knowledge of wireless and cellular technology and applications is a plus
- Technical certifications in networking are a plus
- Subject matter expertise in vertical markets applications such as transportation (ITS/Rail and Bus transit), security (physical surveillance), energy, process automation is a plus
- Competency as an instructor is desired
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k matching
- Bonus plan
- Generous time off package
- 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
- 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $110,000 - $176,000, which may vary based on experience and location
- Role requires significant travel (up to 65%) and overnight stays
- The position involves both technical and sales responsibilities, which may require a diverse skill set
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Listed by Phoenix Contact on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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