Sunbird Software · 6 hours ago
Sales Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSunbird Software is seeking a Sales Engineer, an early-career presales professional who supports the sales team by assisting with technical discovery, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities. This role focuses on building foundational skills and understanding customer environments while contributing to presales engagements under guidance and mentorship.
Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware
Responsibilities
Assist with customer demonstrations of Sunbird’s solutions for small to midsize clients, helping prepare demo environments, datasets, and scenarios aligned to customer use cases
Support proof-of-concept (POC) activities for small to midsize clients by helping execute defined POC plans, tracking progress, and assisting with customer questions
Serve as a technical support resource to the sales/ISR team, responding to technical questions with guidance and escalating complex topics as needed
Support and maintain demo labs and environments, ensuring presales assets and demo materials—including systems, slides, documentation, and reference content—are current, clean and ready for customer engagements
Assist with technical RFP responses by gathering information, drafting sections, and coordinating with internal teams
Update and maintain CRM records (currently HubSpot), ensuring accurate tracking of POCs, demos, and technical engagements
Contribute to building and maintaining the Sales Engineering documentation repository, including demo guides, discovery templates, use-case narratives, POC playbooks, and internal best practices to support consistent, high-quality customer engagements
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in a technical, IT, or customer-facing role (presales experience a plus)
Foundational understanding of data center operations, DCIM, IT infrastructure, or related technologies
Strong desire to develop consultative selling and customer-facing skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with guidance and preparation
Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced sales environment
Comfortable working collaboratively with sales, SEs, and cross-functional teams
Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English required; additional languages a plus
Willingness to travel up to 15–20% as needed
Preferred
Product certification, engineering degree, or equivalent technical background
Company
Sunbird Software
Sunbird Software is changing the way data centers are being managed.
51-200 employees
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