Sales Engineer (Contract / Remote / North America)
Not every opportunity is created equal. We're not a big-box consulting house deploying an army to facilitate death by PowerPoint. Were a specialist boutique firm that carefully selects the professionals we want to work with. When you step into one of our engagements, you're not just adding value, you're joining a circle of seasoned consultants trusted to deliver where others hesitate.
Right now, were seeking a Sales Engineer (10+ years in Financial Services, ideally banking) for a contract role that will put you at the heart of a high-profile initiative. We are not pedestrian. This isnt routine. Its a role that will challenge you and certainly add credence to your career narrative.
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About the Role
Were seeking a Sales Engineer to act as the tech wingman for our software vendors sales team. This role is equal parts technical expertise and executive-calibre communication. Youll field complex questions, run demos, and ensure a smooth handover into implementation staying engaged to steward delivery where your knowledge of client needs and constraints makes the difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as technical subject-matter-expert in pre-sales conversations: answer client questions about architecture, hosting, workflows, integration, security, etc.
- Build and deliver compelling demo's tailored to client use cases.
- Translate technical capabilities into clear business outcomes and use cases.
- Communicate with confidence across all levels of the organisation, from developers to executives with particular focus on C-suite and decision-makers.
- Assist in the planning of implementation (Sales handoff) and liaise with delivery teams.
- Remain engaged post-sale as a knowledge steward, ensuring promises translate into delivered value.
- Travel occasionally to meet clients, attend strategic sessions, and represent the product at conferences.
Must-Haves
- 10+ years of experience in Financial Services (banking strongly preferred).
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent proven experience).
- Highly articulate, personable, and confident in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Proven ability to engage, present, and influence at Executive level.
- Exceptional ability to simplify complexity and communicate in plain language.
- Strong technical foundation in software (SaaS/cloud, APIs, integrations, workflows).
- Skilled in using diagrams and models to conceptualize and explain solutions.
- Naturally curious, detail-oriented, and unafraid to ask questions.
- Hands-on approach willing to roll up sleeves and get stuck in.
- Track record in pre-sales, solution engineering, or customer-facing technical roles.
- Must be based in North America
(U.S. preferred, ideally South Atlantic region for proximity to Charlotte, NC).
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Nice-to-Haves
- Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Relevant certifications (AWS, Azure, TOGAF, security).
- Familiarity with CRM, sales enablement tools, or structured pre-sales processes.
- Experience bridging sales and delivery teams in enterprise environments.
Why This Role Matters
- Work in a specialist boutique consultancy trusted, discreet, high-impact.
- Join a team of seasoned professionals who thrive on cutting through complexity.
- Shape both sales outcomes and delivery success, with end-to-end involvement.
- Flexible remote engagement with occasional travel.
- Gain exposure to a leading software platform at the forefront of its market.
- Work on diverse, high-profile client engagements where your impact is clear.
Compensation & Support
- Attractive pay rates that reflect the seniority and impact of the role.
- Assistance and guidance on incorporation setup for independent consultants who need support with business registration.
Call-to-Action
Were looking for someone who enjoys the challenge and fun of navigating diverse client needs while championing a leading software platform alongside a team of seasoned professionals. If that sounds like you, send us your resumé and lets talk.