Pre-Sales Specialists help prospective customers understand how a product or service can solve their business challenges. Working alongside sales teams, they connect customer needs with technical expertise through discovery conversations, product demonstrations, solution design, and proposal support. Explore vetted Pre-Sales Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and product, but often include learning a prospect’s goals, explaining technical capabilities, delivering tailored demonstrations, answering product questions, and collaborating on proposals and proof-of-concept projects. Pre-Sales Specialists may also share customer feedback with product and engineering teams to help improve offerings.
Related job titles include Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Solutions Engineer, Technical Sales Specialist, Pre-Sales Consultant, and Product Specialist. Titles and responsibilities can differ across employers, so review each listing for its specific scope and requirements.
Employers often seek a mix of communication, presentation, and analytical skills alongside relevant technical or industry knowledge. Successful candidates can translate complex information into clear business benefits, ask thoughtful discovery questions, tailor solutions to customer needs, and partner effectively with sales and technical teams.
Browse Pre-Sales Specialist job openings on Ladders to discover opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare role expectations, industries, and qualifications to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.
Manager - ASG Presales Engineering
$180K - $370K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of technical sales professionals to deliver innovative solutions. Engage with clients to drive results, enhance collaboration, and optimize sales strategies...
3 weeks ago
Remote Pre-Sales Security Systems Engineer - Access Control & CCTV
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative security solutions, collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver excellent engineering support for electronic security project...
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Global Director of Enterprise Presales
$125K - $135K *
Champion the growth of our Global Enterprise Solutions Engineering team by driving technical sales strategy and fostering cross-functional collaboration to secure complex enterprise SaaS contracts and...
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Instrumentation Product Specialist
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Unlock your potential by optimizing product performance and driving growth in instrumentation solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance offerings and support strategic initiatives in the upstream...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Empower our sales team by equipping them with critical tools and training. As a strategic partner, you'll collaborate across departments to enhance sales effectiveness and drive success with innovativ...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Specialist, Technology Solutions
$90K - $100K *
Transform business needs into actionable requirements, driving system enhancements and operational improvements. Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity and alignment, leveraging data analysis and...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Champion regulatory excellence by guiding product development teams, ensuring compliance with global standards, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to drive business success...
4 days ago
Enterprise Core Sales Engineer - Northeast
$139K - $184K *
Champion innovative solutions as an Enterprise Sales Engineer, driving customer growth and technical success while managing projects, sharing insights with the SE Team, and maintaining a strong focus...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Security Solution Architect: Presales - Southern California (Remote)
$220K - $300K *
Accelerate cybersecurity innovation by designing robust solutions, leading client engagements, and fostering strategic collaborations. Leverage your extensive experience to tackle complex security cha...
3 weeks ago
Senior Sales Enablement Specialist, Velocity
$112K - $152K *
Champion enablement strategies for the Velocity sales segment, driving measurable outcomes through innovative training documents and active coaching to support both new business and customer success i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Licensing Sales Specialist - VMware Broadcom
$77K - $101K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing licensing and renewals. Leverage your expertise in VMware/Broadcom to enhance customer retention and drive sales growth through effective account management...
3 days ago
Implementation Technical Engineer
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Drive impactful technical implementations by managing projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deployment of solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficien...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic product marketing initiatives, managing high-impact projects, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive value propositions in enterprise technology, includ...
2 weeks ago
Senior Sales Specialist – Government Risk State Business
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Optimize your sales expertise by driving revenue in state government sectors. Leverage your knowledge of procurement processes to build relationships and close deals, while collaborating with a top-ti...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $135K *
Advance cloud security partnerships by cultivating alliances and driving strategic plans that enhance revenue goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation and brand awareness, e...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
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Join our dynamic team to drive cloud security solutions through strategic partner alliances. You'll leverage relationships and collaborative efforts to meet regional revenue goals while enhancing our...
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Sales Development Representative
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving impactful sales initiatives by engaging IT leaders at Global 5000 companies. Your role will focus on generating qualified meetings, leveraging technology, and c...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Product Marketing Specialist
$94K - $141K *
Shape the future of software delivery by crafting compelling messaging and positioning for regulated enterprises. Drive executive conversations with insights on compliance and AI governance, while equ...
1 week ago
Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, SLED (California)
$156K - $234K *
Support innovation in data storage as a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer. Collaborate with sales teams to craft technical solutions that solve customer challenges, ensuring exceptional service and dr...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, SLED (OH)
$141K - $212K *
Optimize customer solutions by leveraging your technical expertise in data storage. Collaborate with sales teams to tailor innovative strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfac...
2 weeks ago
Technical Sales Manager (Remote) - Digital Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions
$110K - $130K *
Transform customer engagements through technical sales expertise, driving solution development and partner collaboration in digital engineering and manufacturing. Enable successful sales cycles with i...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $135K *
Elevate vendor sales through strategic partnerships, driving growth and profitability. Foster relationships with vendor teams, enable partner success, and align on revenue goals to enhance market pres...
Reposted 6 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Drive sales growth by building strong vendor relationships and enabling partners. You'll align with internal teams to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring swift onboarding and maximizing revenue thro...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Drive vendor sales growth by building relationships, enhancing partner engagement, and promoting solutions across technology portfolios. Collaborate with teams to ensure partner success and achieve re...
4 weeks ago
Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect
$120K - $145K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, driving strategic security solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance business development in...
3 weeks ago
What is a Pre-Sales Specialist?
A Pre-Sales Specialist supports the sales process by understanding prospective customers’ needs and showing how a company’s products or services can address them. The role may include discovery, demonstrations, solution design, and technical responses.
What other titles are used for Pre-Sales Specialist jobs?
Similar titles include Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Solutions Engineer, Technical Sales Specialist, Pre-Sales Consultant, and Product Specialist. Responsibilities depend on the employer and industry.
What skills are useful for a Pre-Sales Specialist?
Useful skills include customer discovery, presentation, clear communication, problem-solving, product knowledge, and the ability to explain technical concepts in terms of business value. Some roles also require specialized industry or technical expertise.
How much do Pre-Sales Specialist jobs pay?
Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details and compensation structure.
Where can I find Pre-Sales Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore Pre-Sales Specialist and related sales engineering or solutions consulting listings on Ladders. Review each posting for its salary range, qualifications, and location or remote-work details.