Overview of the role
As an Account Solution Engineer (also known as a "Presales Consultant" or "Sales Engineer"), you are the visionary who transforms customer experiences. You aren’t just a technical expert; you are a strategic partner to Sales, owning the solutioning throughout the entire sales cycle. You will act as a trusted advisor to our customers, translating complex business objectives into enticing, practical recommendations that drive real change.
Business Acumen & Strategic Impact
Business Transformation Advocate: You are passionate about how technology solves real-world business puzzles. You enjoy digging into a company’s value chain to find where Salesforce can drive the most impact.
The "Bottom Line" Mentality: You understand that technology is only as good as the business outcome it creates. You are excited by the challenge of connecting high-level business strategy to technical execution.
Strategic Sales Partner: You thrive on the "win." You act as a co-pilot to the sales team, bringing a strategic lens to every deal to ensure we aren't just selling software, but building a long-term partnership.
The Ideal Profile: Passion & Mindset
Demonstrated Passion for Technology & AI
The "First to Know": You are a true technophile. You don't just wait for training; you are already experimenting with the latest in Generative AI, LLMs, and Agentic workflows.
AI Visionary: You have a clear passion for how AI is transforming the workforce. You are eager to show customers how Agentforce and autonomous agents can augment human productivity.
Continuous Learner: You have a "Growth Mindset." Whether it’s passing a new Salesforce Certification or exploring a new API, you are driven by a natural curiosity to understand the how and why behind the tech.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Partnership: Act as the technical "North Star" for the sales team, aligning technical strategy with business outcomes to close complex deals.
Solution Innovation: Develop and deliver innovative custom solutions and demos (including Agentforce and Data Cloud) that address unique business challenges and prove tangible value.
Lead the Cycle: Coordinate and lead the entire solution cycle through close collaboration with other high-performing teams (Product, Marketing, Professional Services).
Value Communication: Articulate the benefits of Salesforce to audiences at every level—from IT Administrators to C-suite executives—using industry-specific insights.
Continuous Growth: Maintain expert-level knowledge of Salesforce products and industry trends to remain effective in a performance-driven environment.
Experience & Background
We are looking for a diverse range of backgrounds to join our high-performing South team. Whether you are a career SE or looking to pivot your technical and business acumen into a pre-sales career, we want to hear from you.
Core Experience (One or more of the following)
Solution Excellence: A proven track record in Solution Engineering (Pre-sales), technical consulting, or professional services delivery within an enterprise software organization.
SaaS & Cloud Fluency: Deep familiarity with the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape, including an understanding of subscription-based business models and cloud architecture.
Consultative Mindset: A background in Business Consulting, with the ability to perform deep discovery, identify "pain points," and map them to high-value technology roadmaps.
Technical Foundation: A strong Technical Background—this could be a degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience with APIs, data modeling, or software development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
The Foundations
Professional Background: A track record in Solution Engineering, SaaS, Account Management, Management Consulting, or a deep Technical Background. We are open to a variety of backgrounds if you can demonstrate the core proficiencies of the role.
Demonstrated Passion: A visible passion for Technology, Business, and AI. You are curious about the latest trends and eager to learn how they apply to customer success.
Problem-Solving: Exceptional ability to find creative, pragmatic solutions to unique and complex business challenges.
Key Professional Skills
Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders, navigating different interests to reach a common goal.
Communication & Presence: Strong oral, written, and presentation skills. You are good at explaining complex ideas and finding ways to keep an audience’s attention.
Prioritisation: Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Experience & Adaptability
Industry Insight: Ability to understand business requirements within multiple industries and translate them into a compelling vision and roadmap.
Agility: Comfortable working as part of a team to tackle problems in energizing environments and willing to travel occasionally.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English plus one or more additional languages is required from the following: Spanish, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian.
Preferred Qualifications
Salesforce Ecosystem: Existing Salesforce product knowledge and certifications (e.g., AI Associate, Administrator, or Cloud Consultant) are highly preferred.
SaaS Mastery: Experience or background in solution selling and the enterprise software landscape.
Education: Degree or equivalent proven experience (including extracurricular leadership, military experience, or volunteer roles).
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
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