Sales Engineer, Enterprise (socal)

Abnormal AI Abnormal AI · Vertical AI · United States · Remote · Sales Engineering

Enterprise Sales Engineer for an email security company, responsible for technical pre-sales, product demonstrations, and driving Proof of Value (POV) programs. Focuses on articulating technical and business value to win complex enterprise opportunities.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as the technical sales lead throughout the Enterprise pre-sales cycle, including owning Proof of Value (POV) outcomes and driving their success
  2. Co-lead customer relationships alongside Enterprise Account Executives and deliver technical product demonstrations
  3. Provide technical pre-sales support for Enterprise Account Executives
  4. Partner with Enterprise Account Executives on the development and execution of sales objectives and account-based penetration strategies
  5. Conduct technical and competitive landscape research to effectively address customer questions and objections

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of Sales Engineering experience or relevant industry experience
  • Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to see and present the “big picture,” uncover complex business challenges, and architect solutions to solve customer needs
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-impact Enterprise sales environment
  • Positive attitude, strong customer focus, and a high sense of ownership over customer results

Nice to have

  • BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent work experience
  • CISSP, CEH, and/or other relevant security certifications
  • Technical background in messaging and internet security principles
  • Strong understanding of internet protocols (HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)
  • Knowledge of networking topology, TCP/IP protocols, and network components (firewalls, routers, etc.)