Sales Engineer at Zello

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, CommunicationIndustries

Requirements

  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a background in sales and technology who thrives in customer-facing roles and provides effective presentations and solutions
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to design, build, and deliver engaging presentations that convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Experience with pre-sales technical troubleshooting with technologies such as SSO, APIs, SDKs, user provisioning, MDMs, and radio gateways, as well as experience with hardware
  • Ability to travel as sales opportunities require it (up to 50%, sometimes more, sometimes less)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience with enterprise-level software solutions
  • Fluency in additional languages is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Technical Pre-Sales Support: Partner closely with Account Executives (AEs) to win new business by running discovery sessions to uncover customer pain points and technical requirements, delivering tailored demos, proofs of concept (POCs), and solution architectures, and acting as the product expert who can map features to customer needs
  • Solution Design & Value Translation: Design integrations, workflows, and configurations that align with customer systems; articulate ROI, security compliance, and scalability benefits in technical terms that resonate with IT stakeholders; collaborate with product/engineering when customization or roadmap discussions are required
  • Cross-Functional Bridge Between Field and Product: Collect and prioritize customer feedback to inform the product roadmap; advise marketing on competitive positioning and messaging based on field learnings; train new sales hires and sometimes enable channel/partner sales teams

Skills

Pre-Sales Support
Discovery Sessions
Tailored Demos
Proof of Concept
Solution Architecture
Product Expertise
Enterprise Engagement

Zello

Real-time voice communication app and service

About Zello

Zello offers a push-to-talk (PTT) app that allows real-time voice communication, turning smartphones and devices into walkie-talkies over Wi-Fi or mobile data. The app is particularly useful for industries like transportation, emergency services, and construction, where quick communication is essential. Zello operates on a freemium model, providing basic features for free while offering a subscription service for businesses that need advanced functionalities. The company's goal is to enhance team communication efficiency and safety, ensuring users can stay connected regardless of their location.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$9.7MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Sabbatical Leave
Company Equity

Risks

A recent cyber attack may damage user trust and affect the user base.
Emerging PTT apps offering similar functionalities at lower costs pose competitive threats.
Reliance on partnerships like Siyata Mobile exposes Zello to potential partner instability.

Differentiation

Zello transforms smartphones into walkie-talkies, offering real-time voice communication.
The company serves diverse industries, including transportation, emergency services, and hospitality.
Zello's freemium model caters to both casual users and professional clients.

Upsides

Zello's user base grows by a million users monthly, indicating strong market demand.
The partnership with Siyata Mobile enhances Zello's reach in the first responder sector.
Zello's new SDK facilitates easier integration with mobile applications, expanding its ecosystem.

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