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.
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Retail
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Shape the future by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring teams, and driving customer success through strategic account management and collaboration with cross-functional leaders...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Retail
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Empower strategic customer relationships by leading technical pre-sales, mentoring teams, and driving account growth. Collaborate across departments to deliver tailored solutions and enhance product r...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Retail
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Engage deeply with strategic accounts, guiding the technical pre-sales process and mentoring the SE team. Collaborate across departments to ensure customer success and drive growth, while leveraging A...
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Drive the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading demos, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful sales and account growth while mentoring...
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Senior Product/Service Specialist
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Unlock potential by collaborating with sales teams to drive AI & Cyber projects, develop market strategies, and enhance client solutions. Leverage technical expertise to mentor staff and present innov...
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Senior Product/Service Specialist
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Drive strategic initiatives in AI & Cyber, collaborating with sales teams to enhance market presence and achieve sales goals while mentoring staff and presenting innovative solutions to clients...
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Accelerate progress at our Sales Enablement team by shaping strategies that enhance wholesaler effectiveness, drive growth, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation in financial serv...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
$150K - $180K *
Transform customer engagement by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring teams, and driving strategic account growth while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver exceptional...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success through deep technical expertise and strategic sales leadership. You'll own the pre-sales process, mentor others, and ensure seamless account t...
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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.