Solution Engineer - Paris
As a Solutions Engineer, you'll own the technical pre-sales cycle for an assigned set of commercial and mid-market accounts, working independently from first discovery through technical close. You'll partner with account executives to translate customer requirements into validated solutions, helping customers understand how Keepit's SaaS data protection platform fits their environment.
About the role
You will:
Discovery and solution design
Lead technical discovery with prospects and customers to understand environment, requirements, and success criteria.
Design and present tailored solutions that map Keepit's platform to customer business and technical requirements.
Demonstration and validation
Deliver engaging, independent product demonstrations, both virtual and in person.
Own the design and execution of proof of concepts (POCs), managing scope, timeline, and success criteria through to closure.
Respond to technical objections with accurate, brand-safe positioning, including competitive comparisons.
Proposal and close support
Contribute technical content to RFIs, RFQs, and formal proposals.
Partner with account executives to build and defend the technical case through negotiation and close.
Sales and partner collaboration
Maintain accurate Salesforce documentation across the full opportunity lifecycle.
Support lead-generation activities, including events, webinars, and user groups.
Build working relationships with MSPs, resellers, and technical stakeholders relevant to assigned accounts.
Product and process feedback
Relay customer feedback, technical objections, and feature requests to product management.
Contribute improvement ideas to SE playbooks, demo scripts, and enablement materials.
About you
Must-haves:
3+ years of experience in sales engineering, technical pre-sales, or a comparable customer-facing technical role.
Proven ability to independently run a full technical sales cycle, from discovery through close.
Proficiency with the Microsoft ecosystem (Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform) or comparable SaaS and cloud platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities concurrently.
Ability to translate technical detail into business value through clear communication.
Consultative, solution-oriented approach to selling.
Collaborative approach to working with sales and channel teams.
Nice-to-haves:
Working knowledge of MEDDIC, MEDPICC, or a comparable sales methodology.
Experience with SaaS applications such as Salesforce, Jira, Okta, or Zendesk.
Familiarity with backup and recovery, cybersecurity, or data protection concepts.
About us
At Keepit, we're on a mission to make cloud data protection simple, reliable, and built to last. Our platform provides customers with an immutable, historical archive of their data in systems such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Entra ID, Dynamics 365, and Zendesk. We protect our customers against everything, from ransomware to simple accidents - and we pride ourselves on backing up hundreds of petabytes of data in a performant, reliable, and predictable way.
As we collaborate across locations, English is our primary language. Please submit your CV in English to support the review process.
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