Sales Engineer - Market Research --

Potloc; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking its first UK Sales Engineer to support increasing client projects. This role involves ensuring project feasibility, collaborating with sales and operational teams, and serving as an ambassador for their platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive market research experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Stock Options

Flexible Hybrid Work Policy

28 Days Paid Holiday

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Additional Leave for Key Life Events

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in market research.
• Good understanding of market research methodologies.
• Fluency in English, French or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams in calibrating commercial offers.
• Provide technical support during client meetings.
• Train and mentor sales teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Prioritization

Market Research Methodologies

Data Collection

Sales Statistics Analysis

Technology Adaptability

Job description

ABOUT POTLOC

The world’s consulting and private equity powerhouses turn survey questions into strategic revelations with Potloc. Our all-in survey platform is designed to be the fastest, most reliable asset for understanding market shifts.

With unrivaled sample quality, AI-powered analysis, and end-to-end research oversight, it all adds up to a competitive advantage.

Since 2014, we’ve helped 500+ global firms collect dynamic insights from 343M+ B2B and B2C responses across industries and geographies.

Our team is dedicated to being the best end-to-end service provider for our clients globally.

To do this, we have offices in North America and Europe!

We encourage professional development and provide support to our teams through our 4 core values: Excellence, Teamwork, Honesty & Adaptability.

MISSION

We are seeking our first UK Sales Engineer to sustain our increasing client projects in the United Kingdom. We are currently increasing our revenue in the UK, building on the foundation established by our French team. Reporting to the Sales Engineer Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the feasibility of our clients' market research projects and serving as the ambassador for our platform in pre-sales activities.

You will work closely with our sales and operational teams to prepare, adapt, and propose solutions to existing and potential clients such as local consulting firms or investment funds.

Your expertise in market research will be a valuable asset and will contribute to the success of this role.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting sales teams in calibrating commercial offers :

- Providing technical support to our sales representatives during client meetings

- Identifying and clarifying client needs, challenging client expectations when necessary

- Ensuring project feasibility and profitability

- Developing the best possible strategy to win projects

• Training and mentoring sales teams, ensuring knowledge sharing

• Working closely with our operational teams to have a thorough understanding of our capabilities and operations processes

• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of our platform's features for both clients and internal use, and conducting demonstrations for clients if necessary

• Collaborating closely with our Engineering teams to address internal team needs and continuously improve our tool

• Identifying areas for improvement and optimization of our internal processes and advising teams on implementing new processes

REQUIRED SKILLS

• You have 4 to 6 years of experience in the market research industry.

• You demonstrate a good understanding of market research methodologies.

• Solid knowledge of data collection/sampling methods and respondent acquisition.

• Ability to analyze and interpret sales statistics.

• You have a passion for technology and are not afraid of change.

• Fluency in English, French or German is a plus

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

• You enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge

• Previous experience in pre-sales is desirable.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

A dynamic company with ambitious goals, a strong team spirit, and a stimulating environment where everyone can contribute to collective success

A competitive package, including stock options, to allow you to share in our success

A structured career path, with performance evaluations every 6 months to support your development

A flexible hybrid work policy, with the possibility to work up to 2 months per year from abroad.

28 days of paid holiday (including public holidays)

Additional leave for key moments in your life (moving, childbirth, marriage, etc.)

A comprehensive health coverage plan, for you and your family, to ensure your well-being every day

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Interview with Talent Acquisition (30 min)

• Meeting with our Sales Engineer Director (45 min)

• Technical exercise with our Sales Engineer Director and a team member (1h)

• Culture Fit with the Managing Director, UK (45 min)

• Job Offer

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