Sales Engineer Job Posting

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Job Title:	Sales Engineer
Company:	www.dakotta.com
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	80000
Skills:	Sales
Date Posted:	Sep-20-09

This position serves as the bridge between Language Weaver's Product/Marketing team, our professional services organization and our sales organization to help qualified prospects become customers. The Sales Engineer is responsible for liaising with Fortune 1000 clients before, during and after a sale. He or she will manage trial accounts and licenses as well as perform product demonstrations via telephone, web conferencing and in person. Further, the incumbent will assist in the drafting and preparation of proposals and RFP's, for both commercial and government customers and prospects. The sales engineer will be responsible for technically qualifying a customer during the sales process and in assisting the customer craft a solution that will then be handed off to professional services for implementation post sales.
This position requires hands on development skills paired with the ability work strategically with the sales and marketing teams, assist in the closing of a sales process and work strategically as a bridge between Language Weaver and a prospect at multiple touch points in the new customer lifecycle. Strong familiarity with content management solutions, knowledge of a web stack and an ability to write and interact with a rest API will be necessary.
The ideal candidate is both process oriented and seasoned in client facing positions. A firm grasp of iterative customer interaction models is also required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Assist with crafting proposals, RFP's and related documentation for government and commercial customers
• Troubleshoot customer problems before, during and after integrations
• Management of trial accounts and trial licenses
• Presentation of products to potential customers and assist with closing of new accounts
• Helping to create demos


QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent technology specialty and/or equivalent professional experience. Desirable industry experience of 4 + years with content management, Web 2.0 or professional services consulting. Broad knowledge of web and Microsoft technologies. Strong ability to architect and implement solutions in Ajax, PHP, Perl, C++ or similar.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, and technical skills required. The candidate must have the ability to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and to think beyond “outside of the box". Must have the ability to coordinate a wide range of assignments by managing dependencies, expectations and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
We offer a competitive benefits package inclusive of:
• Competitive base salary
• Performance based bonus
• Casual dress environment
• HMO & PPO Health Insurance Options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Stock Option Plan
• Vacation

Please submit resume and salary history to Dakotta Alex at: dalexx@languageweaver.com and CC: careers@languageweaver.com, EOE. No recruiter or outside agency inquires.

Location:	US-CA-los angeles
Telecommute:	Yes
Contact Name:	Dakotta Alex
Contact Phone:	2069737449
Contact Email:	dalexx@languageweaver.com
URL:	http://www.dakotta.com

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