Sales Engineer at Promise

Oakland, California, United States

Promise Logo
$150,000 – $165,500Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 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)
  • Experience using technology to assist low-income households
  • Experience integrating with legacy/enterprise software systems
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts and ability to translate them into tangible benefits for 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 prospects’ questions and objections
  • Respond to technical questions in sales meetings with clarity and insight, highlighting products’ strengths
  • Develop concise, compelling content and documentation addressing 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
  • Present overviews of Promise’s solutions and demo products appropriately for business and technical audiences
  • Create implementation proposals and statements of work, including detailing solutions in formal written documents (e.g., Statements of Work, responses to RFPs)
  • Keep technical content fresh and relevant, adapting to feedback and industry trends
  • Communicate important prospect requirements to the product team and contribute technical knowledge throughout the sales process, including contract discussions, to aid deal closure and customer satisfaction
  • Bring an optimistic and positive attitude, fostering a dynamic and enthusiastic environment to collaborate with the sales team

Skills

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

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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