Associate Solutions Engineer

Sales Activities

Partnership Activities

Industry Events

Product / Technical Marketing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in a technical, customer-facing, software, or solutions-focused environment preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new products and technologies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a customer-focused approach.
• Associate Solutions Engineer Expectations
• Deliver presales activities, beginning with product demonstrations.
• Continuously develop knowledge of sales processes and the market while strengthening professional and interpersonal skills.
• Develop strong technical expertise in the product(s) you support.
• Continuously refine and improve business analysis processes to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Compensation: 80,000 USD - 105,000 USD
• Ready to join us?
• At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
• Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
• Flexible PTO policy
• Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
• Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program
• At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job.
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Associate Solutions Engineer Expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in a technical, customer-facing, software, or solutions-focused environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales representatives and collaborate on activities with prospective customers.
• Conduct pain-discovery processes to understand customer needs and articulate solutions that best address those needs.
• Develop, present, and deliver high-impact product demonstrations.
• Own the customer evaluation process for proposed products and solutions, including executing trials and proofs of concept.
• Identify technical and functional objections during the sales process, develop creative solutions, and collaborate with the appropriate teams on remediation.
• Build and present customer proposals, articulating the benefits of our company and demonstrating how our solutions address customer needs at all levels, including C-level executives.
• Estimate professional services effort and develop project plans, when needed, to support successful customer deployments.
• Understand the competitive landscape and use that knowledge to differentiate our solutions during the sales process.
• Maintain knowledge of the company’s portfolio to identify and generate cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborate with partners on activities such as customer visits, demonstrations, proposals, events, and other initiatives.
• Support the partner recruitment process and participate in calls with prospective partners.
• Participate in partner enablement activities, including technical training and functional enablement.
• Deliver technical presentations and respond to technical questions during sales calls.
• Represent the company at trade shows, user group events, conferences, and virtual events.
• Deliver presentations at industry events, as applicable.
• Participate in webinars on specific products, solutions, or technical topics.
• Assist with outbound activities supporting the launch of new products and releases.
• Serve as a market expert on assigned products, including how customers use them, how competitors position against them, and how the field sells and services them.