Enterprise Sales Engineer

Summary

Join Abnormal Security as an Enterprise Sales Engineer in the DACH region and become the technical contact for customers, crafting strategic business cases to win them over and help them overcome their email security challenges. You will work closely with Enterprise Account Executives to conduct product demos, explain the technical value of Abnormal Security products, and ensure successful Proof of Value programs. This role is crucial for the growing Central Europe team and requires strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to connect technology with business outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years industry experience in sales engineering
• Fluency in German
• Technical background in messaging and Internet security principles
• Strong understanding of how Internet protocols work (HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)
• Knowledge of networking topology, TCP/IP protocol, network configuration and components (firewalls, routers, etc.)
• Prior experience in selling software to FTSE 500
• Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to see and present “the Big Picture”, uncover business challenges, and architect a solution to solve customer business issues
• Ability to work independently in a high-velocity environment
• Positive attitude, customer focus, and strong sense of ownership over customer results
• BSCS/BSEE or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical sales lead throughout the pre-sales cycle, including owning proofs-of-value (POV) results and driving their success, co-leading customer relationships with Enterprise Account Executives, and giving technical demos
• Provide technical pre-sales support for assigned Enterprise Account Executives
• Assist Enterprise Account Executives in development and implementation of sales objectives and account-based penetration strategies
• Conduct technical and competitive landscape research to effectively address customer questions
• Serve as a technical resource for pre-sales security and platform diligence, including
• Educate sales executives and partners on Abnormal Security’s products, platform, and security
• Obsessively drive customer satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CEH and/or other relevant security certifications a plus
• Ability to tie technology to business outcomes and drive value
• Ability to influence your audience in virtual and in person formats
• High EQ; ability to read the room, engage people, be empathetic, listen and respond
• Ability to create value driven presentations and tell the story behind them (Powerpoint, Google Slides)
• Ability to discover/uncover customer pain/requirements/objectives