Pre-Sales Engineer; Indirect Tax Suite

Position: Pre-Sales Engineer (Indirect Tax Suite)
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If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

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The Work You'll Do:
The Pre-Sales Engineer will work with the Direct Sales and Alliance teams to provide technical support during the sales cycle for our relevant solutions within Sovos’ Indirect Tax Technology Suite (ITTS). The Pre-Sales Engineer acts as the bridge between sales and product, professional services & support, utilizing technical expertise to support the sales team and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

The Pre-Sales Engineer will be adept at leveraging technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring a seamless integration of product offerings with client needs. Also, this role possesses strong communication, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration and the successful execution of complex sales initiatives. Known for developing robust sales strategies, conducting impactful product demonstrations, and providing comprehensive technical support to both clients and internal sales teams.

The Pre-Sales Engineer will report to the Sales Engineering Manager – Europe.

More specifically you will:

Provide superior domain expertise around ITTS solutions

Maintain expert level understanding of functionality and technical architecture of our products

Assist in the client discovery process to help uncover unforeseen challenges and desired solution architecture. Also conduct reviews of discovery questionnaires to ensure customer landscape knowledge is documented and any other sales opportunities are identified

Develop a firm understanding of customer needs, pain points, and requirements around the ITTS and align Sovos solutions to fulfill the needs and requirements to eliminate the pain

Work closely with Sovos’ Sales to conduct sales and solutions presentations

Collaborate with Professional Services and product functions to ensure a successful onboarding post sale

Maintain and continually improve demonstration capabilities in order to be able to present to customers a compelling and coherent narrative as to the key features and benefits of Sovos solutions

Conduct in-depth technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospects and clients.

Act with integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior in all matters with all stakeholders

Take full responsibility for ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction

Demonstrate a high degree of self-awareness and commitment to personal development and learning

Focus on process improvement, adept at optimizing sales workflows and driving efficiency to enhance revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Develop and lead training sessions both within and outside the Sales Engineer department

Serve as a subject matter expert surrounding the creation of RFP and RFI responses for prospective new clients

What We Need From You:

Bachelor’s in related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education

Minimum 1 years of Sales Engineer experience or equivalent

Ability to be strategic towards business outcomes as well as manage and handle day-to-day details and deadlines

Strong team orientation with a history of working collaboratively in a fast paced…