Silke Communications Solutions is an employee-owned, full-service, wireless communications provider with locations across the Western US. With over 50 years of experience and the commitment that comes from employee ownership, we serve a wide range of industries, including public safety, emergency dispatch, transportation, construction, utilities, and more. Our services range from provisioning, installation, and maintenance of digital radio and data equipment to the construction and maintenance of the communications facilities and towers supporting our West Coast-wide area digital network, FleetNet™, the world's largest privately owned Kenwood NXDN radio system.

With our collaborative teams and comprehensive service offerings, SCS is the industry's go-to strategic partner for wireless radio and two-way radios services and products. To deliver on our promise to customers and team members - we're focused on hiring, training, and retaining exceptional talent. That's where you come in. Learn more at www.silkecom.com.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silke Communications Solutions is currently hiring a Sales Engineer with experience in two-way land mobile radio, cellular, custom car audio/alarms, or equivalent systems to join our team. As the Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for working with our Sales Team evaluating customer needs for radio communications. Interacting with the senior technical team in matching customers' needs with available product lines in a professional, timely manner. This role will coordinate with multiple team members in a fast-paced, always-changing environment.

This position can be located at our West Sacramento, Antioch, or Salinas locations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Accompany Sales Team on customer meetings and walk-throughs.
• Consult with Senior Technical Team members on planning and design.
• Generate Scope of work for internal and customer presentations.
• Generate BOM (build of material) for Sales Quoting
• Coordinate with Senior Technical to estimate labor efforts for BOM and quote
• Discover and determine safety requirements for site work.
• Classify the project as prevailing wage if necessary, capturing all relevant information for filing.
• Ensure that technicians follow company and manufacturer policies and best practices
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in two-way land mobile radio, cellular, custom car audio/alarms or equivalent.
• Adept at listening to others' presentations, and asking pertinent and relevant questions, with the ability to interpret issues and pass them on to others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses adept computer skills; MS Office, email, spreadsheets and web-based scheduling.
• Is a quick learner, can operate both independently and with a larger team, and has the right combination of customer service focus and ethics, with strong attention to detail.
• Technical background, ability to quickly learn technical procedures.
• Flexible schedule, may occasionally need to work weekends and/or holidays at times to accommodate customer scheduling needs.
• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites during normal business hours
• Able to pass a background check for public safety work.
• Must be a US Citizen or otherwise legally able to work in the United States (we will not sponsor visa requests).

Bonus if you have:

• Sales experience
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
• Any FCC license (Amateur, GMRS, GROL).
• IT or Networking experience.
• Understanding of basic wireless principles (VHF, UHF, VSWR, dipoles, yagi, analog, digital).

WHAT WE OFFER

Join the leading employee-owned, wireless communications services enterprise that will provide you with the opportunity and resources you need to develop a successful career. Silke offers a family-friendly and innovative, team-centered culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Base salary, quarterly bonus based on metrics and goals
• Company vehicle for travel to customer sites
• Healthcare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off
• Professional development and training
• Pet, and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 annually plus quarterly bonuses. When extending an offer of employment, Silke Communications Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Silke Communications Solutions (SCS) believes in strength through diversity. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SCS encourages applicants of all ages. Come join us.