Sales Engineer at Promise

San Francisco, California, United States

Promise Logo
$150,000 – $165,500Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GovTech, Utilities, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience providing technical acumen
  • At least 5 years of experience in a solutions engineering role or similar in a dynamic environment such as software startups and/or fast-paced enterprise software companies
  • Experience working with government agencies, utility companies, and/or other large institutions (e.g., hospital systems, school districts, etc.)
  • Experience using technology to assist low-income households
  • Experience integrating with legacy/enterprise software systems
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to translate these into tangible benefits that excite prospective customers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with Account Executives to understand clients’ needs and technical requirements, providing the critical link between sales and technical domains
  • Technically qualify sales opportunities, perform assessments of customer requirements, anticipate and preemptively answer prospect’s questions and objections
  • Respond to technical questions in sales meetings with clarity and insight, highlighting products’ strengths
  • Present overviews of Promise’s solutions and demo products appropriately for business and technical audiences
  • Develop concise, compelling content and documentation that address customer technical requirements and questions
  • Collaborate with the sales team to tailor presentations and demos, focusing on customer needs to speed up the sales process
  • Keep technical content fresh and relevant, adapting to feedback and industry trends
  • Contribute technical knowledge throughout the sales process, including contract discussions, to aid deal closure and customer satisfaction
  • Detail solutions for particular prospects in formal written documents (e.g., Statements of Work, responses to Requests for Proposals)
  • Respond to technical RFPs and communicate important prospect requirements to the product team
  • Perform effective discovery, craft innovative content, and develop technical documentation
  • Bring an optimistic and positive attitude to foster a dynamic and enthusiastic environment for collaboration with the sales team

Skills

Sales Engineering
Product Demos
RFP Responses
Customer Discovery
Statements of Work
Technical Documentation
Implementation Proposals
Technical Qualification

Promise

Software solutions for government-citizen interactions

About Promise

Promise offers software solutions that improve how governments interact with their citizens, focusing on aid distribution and rebate systems. Their technology helps identify vulnerable community members and streamline income verification, increasing access to benefits while reducing fraud. The PromisePay Platform provides affordable payment options for low-income households facing public services debt. The company aims to create a respectful and efficient relationship between governments and citizens, ensuring everyone can access necessary resources.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$46.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from fintech companies could erode Promise's market share.
Changes in government policies may impact demand for Promise's services.
Economic downturns could reduce funding for programs Promise supports.

Differentiation

Promise partners with utilities and government agencies for flexible payment options.
The company uses advanced technology for quick and reliable income verification services.
Promise's solutions are SOC 1, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring high security.

Upsides

Increased adoption of digital payment solutions boosts demand for PromisePay.
AI-driven outreach methods enhance customer engagement in the public sector.
Focus on data privacy aligns with Promise's security compliance, increasing client trust.

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