Gong.io

Director, Specialist Solutions Engineering

Gong.io$298K — $350K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of relevant solutions engineering experience with 6+ years in leadership roles.
  • Strong people management and mentorship skills for customer-facing teams.
  • Ability to build successful teams from scratch and engage directly with clients.
  • Expertise in cross-functional collaboration and process development.
  • Demonstrated revenue-impact strategies through team initiatives and support.
  • Trust-building skills among team members and stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of GTM personas and workflows.
  • Sales technology experience including CRMs and cloud architecture.
  • Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and analytics concepts.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Build a customer-focused, high-performing Solutions Engineering team.
  • Recruit and mentor Solutions Engineers to enhance team capabilities.
  • Foster a collaborative culture across Solutions Engineering and Sales.
  • Develop streamlined processes and impactful collateral for stakeholder engagement.
  • Optimize workflows by collaborating with Product Management and Marketing teams.
  • Enforce company culture and Operating Principles within the team.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
  • Flexible wellness stipend through Wellbeing Fund.
  • Covered mental health benefits including therapy and coaching.
  • 401(k) program for future investments.
  • Education and learning stipend for personal growth.
  • Flexible vacation time promoting work-life balance.
  • Paid parental leave for family support.
  • Quarterly company-wide recharge days.
  • Work from home stipend for remote success.
Full Job Description
The mission of our Solutions Engineering team at Gong is to serve as trusted partners, advising on complex workflows and guiding customers toward an AI-first approach to their go-to-market strategy, ultimately helping them achieve their desired business outcomes.

In this high-impact leadership role, you will build and scale a high-performing Specialist Solutions Engineering team that accelerates Gong's revenue growth by delivering expert business acumen and technical knowledge for Gong's most strategic products, across all sales segments. You will design the Specialist SE team's strategy and operating model, helping the team drive increased revenue for the company and thought leadership across the go-to-market team. This team also serves as the strategic connective tissue between our Sales and Product organizations. By embedding your team within Product Pods, you will influence the product roadmap while designing the operating model that equips the field to deliver expert technical acumen for our most strategic products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Build a customer-focused, high-performing team that effectively communicates the business outcomes and value customers can achieve using the Gong platform.
  • Recruit, mentor, and empower skilled Solutions Engineers to maximize their potential and contribute effectively to team and company goals.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration within the broader Solutions Engineering team and establish strong partnerships with Sales counterparts to drive revenue growth.
  • Help develop and implement streamlined cross-functional processes and create impactful collateral to support the team and enhance stakeholder engagement.
  • Optimize existing workflows and eliminate bottlenecks by collaborating cross-functionally with Product Management, Product Marketing, and Enablement teams.
  • Be a steward of our company culture and actively enforce our Operating Principles by embodying them in daily practices and team interactions.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 12+ years of relevant solutions engineering experience, including proven track record of building and managing high-performing solutions engineering teams for 6+ years with proven experience as a leader.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a customer-facing team; including strong people management skills, and a commitment to mentoring, coaching, and employee development.
  • Proven experience in building a successful team from the ground up, with a readiness to roll up your sleeves and engage directly on deals, embodying our #no-royalty leadership principle.
  • Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, including developing processes and getting buy-in from senior leaders.
  • Proven track record driving revenue impact through team strategy, programs, and direct deal support.
  • Ability to foster trust and collaboration among team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of key personas and workflows within a GTM organization.
  • Experience with sales technology: CRMs, cloud architecture, or telephony / web conference systems.
  • Familiarity with data flows, AI and machine learning concepts, analytics, APIs/webhooks, and JSON.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a senior leadership team
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
PERKS & BENEFITS
  • We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family's needs.
  • Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
  • Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
  • 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
  • Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
  • Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
  • Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
  • Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
  • Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

The annual OTE for this position is $298,000 - $350,000 USD.

Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets.

We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.

We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the [redacted].io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.

About Gong.io

Gong.io is a software company that provides a platform for sales teams to improve their performance through data-driven insights. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze sales calls and meetings, providing insights into what works and what doesn't. Gong.io's platform is designed to help sales teams improve their communication skills, identify areas for improvement, and close more deals. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Gong.io
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500 employees
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Founded
2015

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