Global Head of Solution Engineering leading presales function at Aera Technology. Managing a global team to deliver Decision Intelligence solutions with AI and machine learning.
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop a global presales organization.
Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability and collaboration.
Develop standardized presales methodologies and playbooks.
Partner cross-functionally across GTM, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success.
Deliver compelling presentations demonstrating Aera’s business value.
Lead technical and business discovery sessions with senior stakeholders.
Support Sales in strategic pursuits and competitive cycles.
Ensure consistent delivery of Aera’s value proposition globally.
Translate technologies for the business so business and non tech people understand and value what it is and how they use it.
Understand the sales cycle and identify and communicate what presales strategy is going to help win.
Translate customer requirements into actionable technical specifications.
Oversee discovery, qualification, and scoping processes.
Advise Sales and Product on customer needs and solution feasibility.
Own the global demo strategy, including assets, templates, and environments.
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of custom demos.
Improve demo development efficiency and scalability.
Choose and build the right assets and the right team to increase both productivity and win rate.
Contribute to RFP responses, solution positioning, and competitive strategy.
Provide structured product feedback to Product and Engineering.
Partner with Marketing on messaging and technical content.
Requirements
8–10+ years presales or solution engineering experience in enterprise SaaS, analytics, or BI.
Proven ability to convert technical concepts into business value messaging.
Experience leading global presales or solution consulting teams.
Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive engagement skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
Ability to travel locally and globally (up to 30%) with moderate (2 weeks') notice.
Benefits
comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans
401K plan
flexible paid time off
generous parental leave
fully-stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages
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