The Sales Engineer at Apica will play a critical role in interfacing with prospective clients by providing technical expertise through engaging sales presentations, dynamic product demonstrations, and comprehensive support during technical evaluations. You must be organized and analytical and able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the sales team to present and explain Apicas value proposition, vision, and strategic offerings to clients.
Lead the technical aspect of client engagements during the POC trial phase, addressing any concerns and guiding the process to a favorable outcome.
Utilize deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to close complex sales opportunities.
Conduct detailed product presentations and technical briefings for potential clients.
Actively communicate with customers and internal teams to relay product feedback and stay informed of the competitive landscape.
Support internal technical teams.
Requirements:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Self-motivated with a proven track record in pre-sales activities, knowledge of technology, and consultative selling.
Strong passion for technology with a keen ability to understand its impact on business operations and growth.
Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate both technical benefits and business value of solutions.
Proficiency in programming or scripting in languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, Go, Node.js, PHP, or .NET.
Minimum of 3 years experience in sales engineering or a closely related field.
Substantial experience with observability tools to explain how they deliver value and address customer challenges.
Willingness to travel extensively as required.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.