CommVault Systems, Inc

Inside Sales Engineer

CommVault Systems, Inc$54K — $120K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in software or storage industry
  • 1-3 years in pre-sales/Sales Engineer role
  • Experience with enterprise or commercial customers
  • Strong understanding of the competitive landscape
  • Proven skills in conducting proof-of-concepts for data management solutions
  • Hands-on experience with operating systems, hypervisors, or cloud platforms
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with account team to create territory and sales strategies
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities
  • Engage with senior IT leadership to assess challenges
  • Build relationships with internal teams to drive outcomes
  • Develop and execute Technical Account Plans
  • Conduct pre-sales discovery and translate findings into value
  • Present business cases to C-level executives and decision-makers

Benefits

  • High income earning potential based on performance
  • Presidents Club opportunity
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Continuous professional development and training
Full Job Description
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We've learned that scammers are impersonating Commvault team members-including HR and leadership-via email or text. These bad actors may conduct fake interviews and ask for personal information, such as your social security number.

What to know:
  • Commvault does not conduct interviews by email or text.
  • We will never ask you to submit sensitive documents (including banking information, SSN, etc) before your first day.



The Opportunity

Commvault is seeking a Inside Sales Engineer to support pre-sales engagement across a defined territory, helping drive adoption of Commvault's industry-leading data protection and cyber resilience solutions.

This technical sales role is responsible for orchestrating pre-sales engagement with both current and prospective customers. The position requires a strong technical leader who understands how solution design influences customer outcomes while driving revenue growth for Commvault.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, motivated relationship builder who operates as a trusted advisor. This role requires ownership of complex opportunities, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate business needs into impactful technical solutions. If you are excited about working in a fast-growing environment and making a direct impact, this opportunity is for you.

What you'll do...
  • Partner with the account team to develop territory plans, account strategies, and sales plans, while engaging specialist resources as needed
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory
  • Engage directly with senior IT leadership, often independently, to understand technical, operational, and business challenges
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and partners (sales, support, product, marketing, development) to drive successful outcomes
  • Develop and execute Technical Account Plans using Commvault's Target Account Selling methodology
  • Conduct effective pre-sales discovery and translate findings into clear messaging aligned to business, technical, and financial value
  • Collaborate on and present business cases to stakeholders including C-level executives and technical decision-makers
  • Propose and deliver compelling virtual demonstrations, including presentations, whiteboarding, pilots, and proof-of-concepts
  • Actively participate in sales meetings, regional meetings, and QBRs, providing technical leadership and insight
  • Provide technical enablement and support for channel and alliance partners
  • Maintain and grow technical and market expertise through continuous learning, certifications, and industry engagement
  • Keep leadership informed of key developments through Salesforce and business reviews
  • Provide feedback on product improvements and process enhancements

Who you are...
  • 1-3 years of experience in the software or storage industry
  • 1-3 years of experience in a pre-sales / Sales Engineer role with a defined territory
  • Experience supporting enterprise and/or commercial customers
  • Strong understanding of the competitive landscape
  • Proven ability to conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs) and architect data management solutions, including:
    • Backup and recovery
    • Data migration
    • Replication
    • Compliance
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful sales outcomes
  • Familiarity with software licensing models (cloud, term, perpetual, maintenance)
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major operating system, hypervisor, or cloud platform
  • Exposure to enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, Exchange, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies including storage, servers, cloud, DevOps, and containers
  • Strong consultative selling skills, including business case creation and TCO modeling
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience using tools such as Salesforce for pipeline and process management
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDIC or Command of the Message

Location: In-office - Fort Lauderdale

You'll love working here because:
  • High income earning opportunities based on self-performance
  • Opportunity for Presidents Club
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing

Ready to #makeyourmark at Commvault? Apply now!

#LI-PK1

Thank you for your interest in Commvault. Reflected below is the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role. At Commvault we use broad salary ranges in our job postings to reflect the diverse levels of expertise and experience among our candidates and is not reflective of the total compensation and benefits package. The specific salary offered will be determined based on your unique qualifications, including your relevant experience, skills, and the value you bring to the role. While the range provides a general idea of the compensation, it is important to note that placements within the range are not automatic and will be carefully considered to ensure a fair and competitive offer. We are committed to rewarding talent and experience.

Pay Range

$54,400-$120,750 USD

About CommVault Systems, Inc

Commvault is a publicly traded data protection and information management software company headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. It was founded in 1996 as a development group in Bell Labs, and later became a business unit of AT&T Network Systems. In 1998, it was incorporated as an independent company. Commvault software assists organizations with data backup and recovery, cloud and infrastructure management, and retention and compliance. The company has a global presence with offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Learn more about CommVault Systems, Inc
Size
2,848 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$28.2 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$696.8 million
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