The Associate Sales Engineer is an early-career opportunity designed for individuals who are passionate about technology and interested in building a career at the intersection of engineering, business, and customer engagement. You will develop a strong foundation in networking and telecommunications while learning how Nokia's technologies help customers solve complex business and technical challenges. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world customer environments, you'll build the technical expertise, business acumen, and communication skills needed to grow into a trusted technical advisor.
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
- Partner with experienced sales and technical teams to help evaluate and develop new business opportunities.
- Build your technical expertise and learn how to engage with customers, present innovative solutions, and explain the business value of Nokia technologies.
- Support customer demonstrations, lab evaluations, and technology trials while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading networking solutions.
- Learn how to identify customer requirements and collaborate with internal experts to deliver solutions that meet their needs.
- Participate in customer visits and data center engagements, supporting on-site testing, deployments, and proof-of-concept activities.
- Contribute to proposal and offer development activities, including solution descriptions, Statements of Work (SoW), Bills of Quantity (BoQ), and Statements of Compliance (SoC).
- Gain exposure to the full customer lifecycle, from opportunity identification through solution delivery and deployment.
- Work alongside experienced mentors who will help you develop both your technical and customer-facing skills.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- A recent graduate or early-career professional with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or another STEM-related field.
- Excited about technology and interested in helping customers solve complex business and networking challenges.
- Eager to learn about telecommunications, networking technologies, and the technical sales process.
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with people and presenting ideas clearly.
- Curious, collaborative, and motivated to continuously develop new technical and professional skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and interested in emerging technologies, including AI and Agentic AI tools.
- Willing to travel and engage directly with customers as part of a dynamic, customer-focused team.
Preferred Technical Knowledge
Exposure through coursework, internships, projects, or personal learning in one or more of the following areas:
- TCP/IP networking fundamentals
- IP routing and switching concepts
- OSI networking model
- Wireless networking technologies
- Radio frequency (RF) fundamentals
- Cloud, data center, or telecommunications technologies
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
- Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
- A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
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