Commercial Sales Engineer

Chainguard

$130K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, or similar role in technical sales with startups and midmarket clients.
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies, especially MEDDPICC.
  • Hands-on expertise in container technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless frameworks.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with some security knowledge.
  • Experience in a startup environment, showcasing adaptability and resilience under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on client negotiation and relationship-building.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and a desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sales teams to create custom solutions based on customer needs.
  • Utilize advanced sales frameworks to guide product positioning and communication.
  • Offer expert advice on cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and security best practices.
  • Engage with technical stakeholders to implement security-focused solutions.
  • Stay updated on market trends to enhance customer service and insights.
  • Build trust and long-term relationships with clients by understanding their needs.

Benefits

  • Flexible & remote-first workplace with regular team meetups and stipends for work-related expenses.
  • Equity options upon hiring and promotion, with a generous 10-year exercise period.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance covered for you and your family.
  • Unlimited time off to promote work-life balance and personal well-being.
  • Generous parental leave policy, offering 18 weeks for birthing and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Full Job Description
The role, in a nutshell:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Corporate Sales Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to our sales efforts, especially focusing on startup and midmarket prospects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical sales with proven expertise in deploying advanced sales frameworks and a deep understanding of cloud and container technologies. As a trusted advisor, you will provide high-level technical guidance and support to our customers, helping to solve complex technical challenges and driving success in a fast-paced startup environment.

What you'll do:
  • Collaborate closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and craft tailored solutions that meet their business and technical needs.
  • Leverage extensive knowledge of sales frameworks like MEDDPICC and Command of the Message to effectively communicate and position our products and services.
  • Provide expert guidance on a variety of technologies including Kubernetes, serverless frameworks, Docker, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.
  • Advocate for cloud security best practices and app security, engaging with technical decision-makers and security teams to discuss and implement security solutions.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape and industry trends to better serve the company and advise customers.
  • Engage with prospects, cultivating lasting relationships as a trusted advisor who understands their unique challenges and needs.

What we're looking for:
  • Proven experience (2+ years) as a Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, or in a similar technical sales role, preferably with a focus on startup and midmarket clients.
  • Solid understanding and experience with sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC
  • Technical expertise in container technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless solutions.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and familiarity with cloud and containers security.
  • Previous experience in a startup environment, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to thrive under pressure.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and build rapport with clients.
  • Strong team player with a commitment to ongoing learning

OTE RANGE (based on experience/location): $180,000 - $220,000

Base Salary Range

$130,000-$160,000 USD

About Us

We live and breathe our company values:
  • We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.
  • We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.
  • We don't take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.
  • We trust each other and assume good intentions - We're transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.

A few of the benefits we offer:
  • Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
  • Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!).
  • 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
  • ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need - to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
  • 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.

If your experience is close but doesn't fulfill all requirements, please apply. We're building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring "Chainguardians" with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

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