Senior Sales Engineer

Contentful is an intelligent composable content platform that powers digital experiences for nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies.
$210,000 - $229,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Sales Engineer

Contentful is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to play a crucial role in helping customers understand and implement content solutions in today's modern composable digital landscape. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with approximately 800 employees from over 70 nations, serving nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies.

The role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring someone who can effectively communicate with both marketing and technical audiences. As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll work closely with Account Executives throughout the sales cycle, conducting technical discovery, delivering product presentations, and designing solutions that meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of sales engineering experience in cloud solutions, with a strong understanding of digital marketing and content management systems. Technical knowledge of React, Node.js, and modern web development is valuable, as is experience with MACH architecture and composable solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact in a growing company while continuing their professional development. The role offers comprehensive benefits including stock options, full healthcare coverage, education budget, and various stipends for wellbeing and equipment. The position offers a competitive salary range of $210,000 - $229,000 for Colorado-based employees, with hybrid work options available from either Denver or Berlin offices.

Contentful values diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to contribute to their innovative and collaborative culture. The role requires up to 50% travel, making it perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships in person while maintaining the flexibility of remote work.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Sales Engineer

  • Co-pilot sales opportunities with Account Executives
  • Conduct technical discovery and product presentations
  • Design and deliver solution design sessions
  • Build relationships with customer stakeholders
  • Create customized value-based product demonstrations
  • Assist with RFIs, RFPs, and Security questionnaires
  • Provide product feedback to Product Management
  • Mentor other Sales Engineers
  • Travel onsite with customers when necessary

Requirements For Senior Sales Engineer

React
Node.js
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a comparable field, or equivalent experience
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Willingness to travel (up to 50%)
  • 3-5 years of sales engineering experience
  • Understanding of Digital Marketing function and KPIs
  • Strong presentation skills
  • High degree of emotional intelligence
  • Intellectual curiosity for technology

Benefits For Senior Sales Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Stock Options
  • Comprehensive healthcare package (100% coverage for employees, 85% for dependents)
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, compassion days
  • Personal annual education budget
  • Virtual and in-person events
  • Annual wellbeing stipend
  • Monthly communication stipend
  • Phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
  • New hire office equipment stipend

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