Solutions Sales Engineer

BeyondTrust
Summary
Join BeyondTrust as a Solutions Engineer and play a crucial role in the technical sales process, addressing customer needs and showcasing the value of our solutions. You will conduct discovery sessions, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements, collaborating with various teams. This position demands technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a customer-centric approach. The role involves staying updated on industry trends, delivering impactful solutions, and bridging customer requirements with technical capabilities. You will be responsible for pre-sales activities, including presentations and RFP responses, and representing the company at industry events. Success in this role requires a proven track record in pre-sales engineering or technical support within relevant fields.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering or technical support roles in privileged access management (PAM), identity security, or similar enterprise applications
- 3+ years of experience working with global software vendors
- Expertise in presenting technical solutions and differentiating products against competitors
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Mac, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, SQL, VMware, and Hyper-V
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting at trade shows or conferences
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%
Responsibilities
- Stay current with Solutions Engineering methodologies, industry best practices, and the latest developments in the security landscape
- Apply this expertise to deliver impactful solutions that address client needs effectively and differentiate our offerings
- Collaborate closely with Account Executives and internal teams to ensure alignment between technical and sales objectives
- Act as a bridge between customer requirements and technical capabilities, fostering clear and effective communication
- Play a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, including delivering product demonstrations, technical presentations, and guiding proof-of-concept evaluations
- Provide clear, concise, and compelling explanations of product capabilities to customers and stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to enhance processes and methodologies within the scope of pre-sales activities
- Proactively suggest and implement improvements to streamline workflows and improve outcomes
- Assist in responses to Requests for Proposals/Information (RFP/RFI)
- Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and customer seminars
- Provide technical support and guidance to channel partners
- Continuously enhance your knowledge of products, industry trends, and customer use cases
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CEH, or equivalent
- Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and environments
- Experience with BeyondTrust solutions or similar technologies