Field Operations Engineer, Internet Services

• Drive sales of internet services to clients by maintaining regular contact with network service locations
• Work with the local teams to reinforce sales and pricing strategies based upon Encore best practices
• Participate in client calls relating to meeting space network services, interpret client need, recommend the appropriate technical solutions and suggest potential up-sells
• Maintain relationships with key customers with intensive network service needs, recommending locations for future events and keeping track of clients
• Work with executing location as well as Meeting Organizers to plan and design the appropriate technical solution for an event that is suitable for proper deliverables to achieve meeting execution success
• Define network requirements and communicate them to the Encore Network Operations Center or 3rd party provider for execution
• Coordinate all necessary hardware and staffing required for successful execution
• This position will be required to travel to the executing site to support event execution
• Develop and maintain relationships with property Directors and other field operations employees at Encore network service locations, instilling confidence in the company's network service solutions
• Act as the first point of contact for all network service best practices from the field, providing the answer where appropriate and escalating where necessary
• Act as mentor to staff of hotels with new network service contracts, throughout the installation process
• Under general supervision, guide the team through in person training sessions and published training material in advance of the physical installation
• Closely support sites in the initial few months of service to solidify local knowledge
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of field teams expertize in professional deliverables

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or commensurate experience
• Minimum 3 years Event IT experience including 1 year in hospitality setting
• Encompass all skills at the C3 & C2 Level. Within 6 months, achieve Computer Level 1 Certification (C1) per Encore Technical Skillset Matrix after transfer to new role
• Cisco Certified Network Associate or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of Networking and Wireless Design
• Knowledge of Capabilities and Limitations of Networking Equipment
• Technical Sales experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and organize time and projects successfully
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Cisco Certified Network Associate or equivalent preferred