Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant

Job Description



Responsibilities
  • Act as a functional and technical subject matter expert on the Firstup platform.
  • Evangelize all aspects of platform technology: infrastructure, security, reliability, functionality, ease of setup, flexibility of integration options.
  • Have in depth knowledge of customer implementations, technical operations, features, and roadmap.
  • Discover the existing tech stack of prospective customers and their business needs and identify the best solution to enable them on the Firstup platform.
  • Configure and deliver custom demo instances and integrations.
  • Conduct technical demonstrations of the platform - these could be on-site, via video conferences or at field events.
  • Contribute to and maintain a showcase of Firstup solutions.
  • Document and share best practices with other Solutions Consultants to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
  • Build relationships at all levels of technical resources within prospective customers.
  • Support RFI / RFP process, security and contract reviews.
  • Work with internal product teams to understand the roadmap as well as help influence upcoming functionality.
  • Collaborate with and support marketing activities including briefings, conferences, and trade shows.

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years in Client facing roles: Pre-Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solution Architect, Solutions Consultant, or similar.
  • Must have experience with Enterprise SaaS applications software/solutions.
  • Distinct passion for technology and curiosity to understand the marketing and communications technology landscape and technical integrations .
  • Familiarity with API, Authentication, integration concepts.
  • Familiarity with data and privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA for SaaS companies.
  • Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills, especially in communicating complex technical conversations to a non-technical audience and handling customer questions and objections.
  • Problem-solver mentality with the ability to address matters proactively, come up with creative solutions, implement feedback, and plan for the future.
  • Great team player with strong team and cross-departmental collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and organization.
  • Highly self-motivated towards personal and professional excellence.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, positive-minded, customer focused, and service-oriented.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%