Mclean, United States of America Remote (City)

Salesforce, Inc. is hiring a Lead Solution Engineer

This position supports government customers in the US and Canada by delivering cloud-based PaaS and SaaS solutions. The role emphasizes technical sales strategy, solution design, and customer-facing demonstrations using CRM and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer objectives and challenges to align them with appropriate solutions from the product portfolio
  • Create, configure, and present tailored technical solutions that address specific customer needs
  • Explain and showcase the underlying technology infrastructure, including expertise in hardware, software, networking, and security layers
  • Engage in ongoing product, sales, and technical training and maintain relevant certifications to ensure role effectiveness
  • Achieve performance targets set in collaboration with management on a quarterly and annual basis
  • Support responses to RFIs and RFPs with technical and solution-focused input
  • Collaborate in a fast-moving, team-oriented sales environment while managing multiple concurrent projects

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of experience as a solution or sales engineer in a CRM or comparable technology environment
  • Understanding of relational databases, web technologies, cybersecurity, and integrated applications
  • Strong communication abilities, including verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with US or Canadian public sector, particularly in Federal Civilian agencies
  • Familiarity with Salesforce platform capabilities and functionality
  • Knowledge of Government Cloud Compliance standards and related certifications
  • Current Salesforce AI Specialist Certification or equivalent; additional certifications in Salesforce Administration, Service Cloud, and App Builder are strongly preferred
  • Local presence required in McLean, VA or Washington DC, USA

Tech Stack

CRM, PaaS, SaaS, Cloud solutions, Relational database, Web technology, Cyber-security, Salesforce platform, Government Cloud Compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous time off programs
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee stock purchase program

Compensation

Compensation is based on job level, location, and individual qualifications including relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Some roles may include equity. Incentive pay and benefits may also be offered.

Work Arrangement

Local position based in McLean, VA, USA or Washington DC, USA; no remote flexibility indicated

Team

Part of the highest-performing and fastest-growing team within the Public Sector ECS Solution Engineering unit, operating under the Public Sector business division

  • Ambition meets action
  • Innovation is a way of life
  • Centered on core values
  • Trailblazer culture
  • Business as a platform for change
  • Commitment to doing well and doing good

Additional Information

  • Candidates should apply for no more than three roles within a 12-month period
  • Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application or hiring process
  • AI tools are used to evaluate resumes and qualifications, with final hiring decisions made by people
  • Equal opportunity employer with non-discrimination policies in place
  • Hiring and promotion decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications
  • Candidate Privacy Statement and Accommodations Request Form are accessible through the job posting
Required Skills
CRMPaaSSaaSCloud solutionsRelational databaseWeb technologyCyber-securitySalesforce platformGovernment Cloud Compliance CRMPaaSSaaSCloud solutionsRelational databaseWeb technologyCyber-securitySalesforce platformGovernment Cloud Compliance
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Job Details
Department Sales
Category other
Posted 2 months ago