Sales Engineer

ConnectWise
Melbourne, Australia

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have pre-sales or sales engineering experience in the MSP domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with pre-sales experience and a background in managed service providers (MSPs) or vendor support for them
    — “Strong MSP background preferred, either within an MSP or a vendor supporting MSPs.”
  • Individuals who can independently manage projects and deliver technical demonstrations and proof-of-concepts
    — “Ability to manage projects and processes independently with limited supervision”
  • Professionals with a consultative approach to positioning technology for both business and technical users
    — “Works independently or as part of a sales team with customers to position technology to both business and technical users in a consultative manner”

Things to consider

  • Travel commitment may be significant, requiring 20-30% of time away from the office
    — “20-30% travel may be required”
  • The role may involve coaching and reviewing the work of other team members
    — “May coach and review the work of other team members”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to execute proof-of-concepts and deliver cost-benefit analyses to prospects
    — “Executes proof of concepts with prospects at both a technical and business level to show value”
  • Emphasize your experience with PSA, ticketing, and sales operations tools in your resume and interviews
    — “Business management expertise, including PSA, ticketing, and sales operations.”
  • Demonstrate your communication and interpersonal skills through specific examples of client training and feedback sharing
    — “Excellent communication and interpersonal skills”
  • Showcase your ability to adapt to new technologies and processes based on partner needs
    — “Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per partner requirements”
  • Include experience with CPQ tools and CRM systems like Salesforce in your application materials
    — “Experience with a CRM, such as Salesforce”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • driving sales support
  • generating pipeline
  • successful product adoption
  • implementation and onboarding
Typical background
sales engineering experiencetechnical sales background

Skills & requirements

Required

Business Management ExpertisePSATicketingSales OperationsTechnical TrainingCustomer FeedbackProduct DemonstrationsProof Of ConceptsProduct SpecificationsCross-functional Team CoordinationRfp/rfq Preparation

Preferred

MSP BackgroundPre-sales/sales Engineering Experience

Stack & domain

PSATicketingSales OperationsTechnical TrainingProduct DemonstrationsRfps/rfqsProduct KnowledgeTechnology ExpertiseSupportIndependenceAdaptabilityCreativityLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkSalesTechnologyCustomer ServiceProduct Management

About the role

Original posting from ConnectWise via Greenhouse

ConnectWise is an industry and Global leading software company with over 3,000 colleagues in North America, EMEA and APAC. As a community-driven software company dedicated to the success of technology solution providers, our suite helps over 45,000 of our partners manage their businesses better, sell more efficiently, automate service delivery, and remotely control technology so they can consistently deliver amazing customer experiences.

Our company is powered by our connections, our colleagues, and our community. And, we accept all kinds.

Game-changers, innovators, culture-lovers—and humankind.

We invite discovery and debate. We recognize key moments as milestones.

We see you and value you for your unique contributions. Our inclusive, positive culture lays the foundation to ensure every colleague is valued for their perspectives and skills, giving you the choice of how YOU make a difference.

Curious? Read this opportunity to learn how YOU can make a difference at ConnectWise!

General Summary:

The Sales Engineer is responsible for assessing the potential application of products or services and offers solutions that meet customer needs. This role works in partnership with the Sales team to drive Sales support, generate pipeline, and help create an overall successful adoption of the products and services, all the way to implementation and onboarding.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•Business management expertise, including PSA, ticketing, and sales operations.

  • Researches, analyzes, and documents findings
  • Researches and presents reports showing potential customers the cost benefit of purchasing    company products or services
  • Provides technical training to clients and communicates customer feedback for future product development developments
  • Represents both technical and functional aspects of our suite of products/services and proposes how These benefits prospective customers 
  • Provides exemplary technical expertise and independent creative discretion in producing technical and product demonstrations and presentations 
  • Executes proof of concepts with prospects at both a technical and business level to show value 
  • Exercises discretion and judgement regarding product specifications required to address customer requirements, assesses customers’ needs, and recommends solutions that optimize value 
  • Works independently or as part of a sales team with customers to position technology to both business and technical users in a consultative manner and through product capability assessments 
  • Prepares, researches, and provides input into technical RFPs/RFQs 
  • Acts as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams to provide product knowledge and technology expertise through training, coaching, and product support 
  • Pursues and maintains professional and technical knowledge through ongoing training and education
  • May coach and review the work of other team members

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

  • Provides support to the Sales team(s), with a high attention to detail

•Strong MSP background preferred, either within an MSP or a vendor supporting MSPs.

•Pre-sales / sales engineering experience with demos and proofs-of-concept. Ability to manage projects and processes independently with limited supervision

  • Advanced knowledge of applicable work area
  • Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per partner requirements
  • Proven sales track record of success
  • Ability to identify opportunities and leverage internal and external resources appropriately
  • Understanding of relevant products and services
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player with a willingness to work both in a team environment as well as independently

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent business experience
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with a business process or management application
  • Experience with a CPQ tool
  • Experience with a CRM, such as Salesforce
  • Preferred: Consultant experience
  • Preferred: Experience in relevant channels such as MDP, VAR, OE, TSP, Internal IT, and/or MSP+

Working Conditions:

  • Onsite / Hybrid depending on location
  • 20-30% travel may be required

ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. ConnectWise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, marital status, familial or parental status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at talentacquisition@connectwise.com or 1-800-671-6898.

Source: ConnectWise careers (Greenhouse)

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