Senior Sales Engineer

AI-first customer service platform helping businesses deliver instant and exceptional service through AI technology.
$120,000 - $200,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Sales Engineer

Intercom, founded in 2011, is revolutionizing online customer service with their AI-first platform. Their advanced AI agent, Fin, combines automation with empathy to set new standards in customer support. Serving over 25,000 businesses, Intercom processes millions of customer interactions monthly.

As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll join the Customer Solutions Team, working as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the sales cycle. You'll be at the forefront of AI-powered customer service transformation, conducting technical discovery, delivering value-based demonstrations, and designing proof of concepts.

The role demands strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills to bridge complex technical solutions with business needs. You'll collaborate closely with Product, R&D, and Engineering teams, ensuring customer insights drive product development. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of AI-first customer service while working with cutting-edge technology.

Intercom offers a hybrid work environment, requiring at least two days in office per week. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary and equity, health insurance, pension matching, and flexible PTO. They maintain an inclusive culture focused on their core values and achieving exceptional results.

This role is perfect for experienced pre-sales professionals who are passionate about AI technology, customer success, and driving innovation in customer service. You'll be part of a company that's been a product leader and cultural icon in the technology world for over a decade.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Sales Engineer

  • Lead technical discovery to identify customer needs
  • Deliver pre-sales experience and technical expertise
  • Conduct value-based demonstrations and technical sessions
  • Design and lead Proof of Concepts (POCs)
  • Handle RFPs and customer security questions
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams
  • Represent customer voice in product planning
  • Build trust with customers
  • Improve Sales Engineering processes
  • Ensure customer success and address challenges

Requirements For Senior Sales Engineer

  • 7+ years experience in technical pre-sales role
  • Strong technical acumen
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Proven time management skills
  • Value proposition communication skills
  • Experience with POCs, RFPs, and security questions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Experience working with product and engineering teams

Benefits For Senior Sales Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Daily lunch and fully stocked kitchen
  • Regular compensation reviews
  • Pension scheme with 4% match
  • Life assurance
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme
  • MacBook or Windows computer provided

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