Staff Solution Sales Engineer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted: 10 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a Staff Solution Sales Engineer at Confluent in Chicago, you will join the sales team to drive technical engagements with potential clients, focusing on Kafka-based solutions. Your primary responsibility is to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders by providing deep technical expertise and demonstrating how Confluent’s platform can solve complex data challenges. Day-to-day activities include conducting product demonstrations, preparing detailed technical proposals, and collaborating closely with the sales team to close deals. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in Apache Kafka, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and possess strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems and data streaming technologies, making it crucial for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving intricate business problems with cutting-edge technology solutions.

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Kafka Confluent AWS Azure GCP Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Python Java PostgreSQL MySQL REST APIs JSON DevOps Scalability Security

What you'll do

Analyze customer needs and design tailored solutions using Confluent products.
Conduct product demonstrations to showcase technical capabilities and benefits.
Provide pre-sales technical support by answering complex technical questions.
Collaborate with sales teams to develop strategic approaches for large deals.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitive offerings.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise software sales.
Proven track record in technical solution selling and consultative sales approach.
Strong understanding of data streaming technologies and Apache Kafka ecosystem.
Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex solutions simply.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

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