Venn

Sales Engineer

United States full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About Venn

Venn is revolutionizing how businesses enable BYOD workforces, removing the burden of buying and securing laptops or dealing with virtual desktops. Our patented technology provides companies with a new approach to securing remote employees and contractors working on unmanaged computers. With Venn’s Blue Border™ software, work lives in a company-controlled Secure Enclave installed on the user’s computer, enabling IT teams to secure company data while ensuring end-user privacy. Over 700 organizations, including Fidelity, Guardian, and Voya, trust Venn to meet FINRA, SEC, NAIC, and SOC 2 standards.

The Opportunity

The Sales Engineer will join our company at a time of growth and change. They will be at the forefront of Venn's business expansion, working to grow revenue. Sales Engineers apply their technical knowledge to the sales cycle, demonstrating our product, articulating its features and value proposition, and addressing technical questions or concerns.

What You'll Do

Support the pre-sales cycle by leading product demonstrations to prospective customers

Provide technical support on sales calls and at presentations throughout the sales cycle, articulating the features, benefits, key differentiators, and value proposition of our product

Develop collateral to drive adoption and support product training

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of our product, the market, and other competitive solutions

Use technical savvy and product expertise to drive brand awareness and support our Sales and Marketing strategies at webinars, conferences, and other industry events

Work with the Product and Sales teams to ensure correct pricing

Document activities, customer, and partner learnings within the company's CRM software

What You Bring

5+ years of experience in a pre-sales technical role, ideally supporting sales of secure workspace or similar technology solutions

Deep technical knowledge of end user computing models, Windows architecture and applications, virtual desktop infrastructure

2+ years of experience with VDI and adjacent technologies (i.e. secure browsing), as well as networking (e.g. VPNs)

2+ years of experience with Microsoft 365 Suite (including any AAD/Entra ID), Google Workspace, Okta, and other cloud-based services

Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and understanding of overall landscape of network-based vs agent-based solutions

Expertise in endpoint security, general information and data security, data loss prevention and data governance

Understands industry-specific compliance requirements (PCI, HIPAA, SEC, CMMC, FINRA, SOC, etc.) and how they impact customer requirements

B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field strongly preferred

Experience working within a growth-stage company preferred

Technical, solutions-oriented, and customer-focused with exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Up-to-date knowledge of new technologies, industry trends, and the B2B market

Why You'll Love Working Here

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team's health, well-being, and work-life balance, including:

Competitive compensation and commission opportunities

Equity at Venn

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Healthcare FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits

Unlimited paid time off, paid sick time, NYSE company holidays, and a paid birthday off

The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup with a collaborative, high-impact team where every voice is valued and there are clear paths for growth and promotion

We operate with Trust, Humility, Relationships, Innovation, Vigor, and Empowerment and we look for teammates who do the same!

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Technology & IT CRM Remote Collaboration Sales Engineer Technology Senior level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Sales Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Venn?
  3. Which of CRM, Remote Collaboration and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with CRM, Remote Collaboration and Sales.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Sales Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in CRM, Remote Collaboration and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Venn needs from this hire.

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