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Your impact will be felt across our sales process, ensuring that every solution delivers tangible value to our clients.\nThe Role\nIn this role, you will be at the forefront of customer interactions, helping prospects and customers understand the measurable business value our solutions create - from faster, more accurate quoting to stronger margins - and how they can transform their businesses.\nWhat You Will Do\nCollaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and business challenges, tailor presentations, and deliver value-driven demonstrations that connect our solutions to the customer's business outcomes.\nProvide in-depth technical expertise on the Tacton platform - spanning buyer engagement (CPQ), Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), and Configured Order Fulfillment (COF) - including features, benefits, and integrations.\nShow customers how Tacton's digital thread connects the full product lifecycle - from how products are defined in engineering to how they are configured, sold, and delivered - creating one connected source of configuration truth.\nAct as a trusted advisor, offering consultative solutions to help customers overcome their business challenges.\nEngage with prospects and customers throughout the sales cycle, answering technical questions and addressing implementation concerns.\nLead proof of value (POV) engagements, supported by business cases, that demonstrate the measurable impact of our solutions for the customer.\nIndependently manage and drive technical engagements across your accounts, taking ownership of sales engineering activities and ensuring successful customer outcomes.\nWho Will Thrive in This Role\nPassionate About Technology: You thrive on solving complex problems and enjoy working closely with both technical teams and customers to find the best solutions.\nCollaborative & Analytical: You bring a structured, team-oriented approach to every engagement.\nCustomer-Focused: You have a knack for translating technical details into business value.\nAdaptable & Driven: You enjoy fast-paced environments and have a drive to deliver impactful solutions.\nThis role is an opportunity to take ownership of your career, grow your expertise, and make a tangible impact on both our customers and our business.\nYou Bring\nA bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.\n3-5 years of experience in a sales engineering, technical pre-sales, or similar role, preferably within complex B2B solutions and ideally in a SaaS or CPQ environment.\nStrong understanding of sales processes, pricing strategies, and configuration methodologies in the manufacturing industry.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and demonstrate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.\nA proven track record of supporting sales teams and driving revenue growth.\nFamiliarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce and/or CPQ systems.\nBackground in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or a solid understanding of how products are defined and managed in engineering.\nFluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.\nStrong problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.\nThe ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.\nOur Recruitment Process\nScreening call with our Global Talent Acquisition Partner\nBusiness interview with the hiring manager\nPersonality and logical tests, with follow-up\nPresentation / panel discussion\nMeeting with the Tacton CCO\nReference check and Background Check\nWhy Tacton?\nAt Tacton, you'll develop your career in an organization that values teamwork and promotes individual growth. We offer a global and open environment, working with the latest technology to solve important and complex problems in the manufacturing industry.\nFlexible hybrid setup: 3 days a week in the office.\n33 days of paid time off: 30 vacation days plus 3 extra to make sure you get the rest you deserve.\nPremium occupational pension: Our pension plan goes beyond ITP1, with higher employer contributions depending on your age and salary level.\nGenerous wellness allowance: 5,000 SEK annually to support your health and wellbeing.\nPrivate healthcare insurance: Skip the waiting lines and get quick access to private medical care, including specialist consultations and treatments.\nParental leave top-up: We top up your parental leave so you receive up to 90% of your base salary for up to 6 months, helping you focus on your family without financial stress.\nWeekly treats: Fika one week, breakfast the next, because good food brings people together.\nThis role is based in Stockholm, where we have invested in creating our unique home right next to Hötorget station.\nWe look forward to receiving your application. 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