Sales Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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Vantor is currently seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team in Colombia or Brazil and be the primary technical resource for the Commercial Direct and Channel field sales teams supporting GIS. In this role, you will work in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our products internally as well as with the potential end customer and channel partners. To be successful in this role, you must be able to articulate geospatial technology and product positioning to both business and technical users. You will also need to be able to identify all technical issues of assigned accounts to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. Finally, you will need to provide technical credibility within the customer technical evaluation team and possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports.

Responsibilities:

• Assist to Sell/Upsell products/solutions to customers and their technical experts
• Assess and influence customers’ requirements
• Guide customers on what product or service will best satisfy their needs
• Works closely with Business Development to develop new business
• Support the Regional Marketing team in Trade Shows or similar events to provide technical support, demonstrations, and booth handling
• Provide training to potential and existing customer over the Vantor portfolio of products
• Help in the design/development of custom-made products/solutions
• Design product solutions and services to for large/complex opportunities
• Attend customers visits
• Maintain existing, long-term relationships with customers
• Provide weekly summary of activities in the region

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Geography or related field
• English and Spanish written and oral proficiency required. Portuguese proficiency is preferred.
• Citizenship in Colombia or Brazil
• 2-5 years GIS work experience
• GIS Software skills in one of the following: ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Pro
• Previous geospatial experience
• Willing to travel at least 40% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Global Mapper, ENVI, MapInfo Pro, Postman, Bruno, or Python
• Expert knowledge of geospatial products and solutions
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective interpersonal/negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Effective execution skills
• Experience with MS Office Suite

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.