Associate Account Solutions Engineer

Salesforce, Inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Programs

13 paid days off

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. seeks an Account Solution Engineer to act as a trusted advisor through the full sales cycle, translating business objectives into practical solutions. You will craft innovative demos (Agentforce and Data Cloud) and partner with Product, Marketing, and Professional Services to close complex deals.

You will stay current on Salesforce products, AI trends, and industry insights while guiding customers from IT to C-suite with clear value propositions.

Qualifications

• Technical background with APIs, data modeling, or software development.
• Experience in solution engineering or professional services in enterprise software.
• Strong English plus additional languages is required.
• Ability to map business needs to technology roadmaps.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Own solutioning during the sales cycle and act as trusted advisor.
• Develop and deliver custom solutions and demos (Agentforce and Data Cloud).
• Lead the cycle with Product, Marketing, and Professional Services.
• Communicate business value to IT and C-suite.
• Stay current on Salesforce products and AI trends.

Skills

Solution Engineering

Pre-sales

SaaS & Cloud Fluency

Technical Background

Consultative Mindset

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Presence

AI Enthusiasm

Education

Degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

APIs

Data Modeling

Software Development

Job description

• As an Account Solution Engineer (also known as a “Presales Consultant” or “Sales Engineer”), you are the visionary who transforms customer experiences
• You aren’t just a technical expert; you are a strategic partner to Sales, owning the solutioning throughout the entire sales cycle
• You will act as a trusted advisor to our customers, translating complex business objectives into enticing, practical recommendations that drive real change
• Strategic Sales Partnership: Act as the technical “North Star” for the sales team, aligning technical strategy with business outcomes to close complex deals
• Solution Innovation: Develop and deliver innovative custom solutions and demos (including Agentforce and Data Cloud) that address unique business challenges and prove tangible value
• Lead the Cycle: Coordinate and lead the entire solution cycle through close collaboration with other high-performing teams (Product, Marketing, Professional Services)
• Value Communication: Articulate the benefits of Salesforce to audiences at every level—from IT Administrators to C-suite executives—using industry-specific insights
• Continuous Growth: Maintain expert-level knowledge of Salesforce products and industry trends to remain effective in a performance-driven environment

Benefits

• Medical Care
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• With 9 standard holidays and four floating holidays, you get a total 13 paid days off each year

Strategic Sales Partner: You thrive on the “win.” You act as a co-pilot to the sales team, bringing a strategic lens to every deal to ensure we aren’t just selling software, but building a long-term partnershipThe “Bottom Line” Mentality: You understand that technology is only as good as the business outcome it creates. You are excited by the challenge of connecting high-level business strategy to technical executionBusiness Transformation Advocate: You are passionate about how technology solves real-world business puzzles. You enjoy digging into a company’s value chain to find where Salesforce can drive the most impactBusiness Acumen & Strategic Impact:AI Visionary: You have a clear passion for how AI is transforming the workforce. You are eager to show customers how Agentforce and autonomous agents can augment human productivityThe “First to Know”: You are a true technophile. You don’t just wait for training; you are already experimenting with the latest in Generative AI, LLMs, and Agentic workflowsContinuous Learner: You have a “Growth Mindset.” Whether it’s passing a new Salesforce Certification or exploring a new API, you are driven by a natural curiosity to understand the how and why behind the techDemonstrated Passion for Technology & AIThe Ideal Profile: Passion & Mindset:SaaS & Cloud Fluency: Deep familiarity with the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape, including an understanding of subscription-based business models and cloud architectureTechnical Foundation: A strong Technical Background—this could be a degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience with APIs, data modeling, or software developmentWe are looking for a diverse range of backgrounds to join our high-performing South team. Whether you are a career SE or looking to pivot your technical and business acumen into a pre-sales career, we want to hear from youSolution Excellence: A proven track record in Solution Engineering (Pre‑sales), technical consulting, or professional services delivery within an enterprise software organizationCore Experience (One or more of the following):Consultative Mindset: A background in Business Consulting, with the ability to perform deep discovery, identify “pain points,” and map them to high-value technology roadmapsProblem‑Solving: Exceptional ability to find creative, pragmatic solutions to unique and complex business challengesDemonstrated Passion: A visible passion for Technology, Business, and AI. You are curious about the latest trends and eager to learn how they apply to customer successProfessional Background: A track record in Solution Engineering, SaaS, Account Management, Management Consulting, or a deep Technical Background. We are open to a variety of backgrounds if you can demonstrate the core proficiencies of the roleThe Foundations:Prioritisation: Strong organizational and time‑management skills to manage multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast‑paced environmentStakeholder Management: Ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders, navigating different interests to reach a common goalCommunication & Presence: Strong oral, written, and presentation skills. You are good at explaining complex ideas and finding ways to keep an audience’s attentionKey Professional Skills:Fluency in English plus one or more additional languages is required from the following: Spanish, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Croatian, SerbianAgility: Comfortable working as part of a team to tackle problems in energizing environments and willing to travel occasionallyIndustry Insight: Ability to understand business requirements within multiple industries and translate them into a compelling vision and roadmapExperience & Adaptability:Language Requirements:Salesforce Ecosystem: Existing Salesforce product knowledge and certifications (e.g., AI Associate, Administrator, or Cloud Consultant) are highly preferredEducation: Degree or equivalent proven experience (including extracurricular leadership, military experience, or volunteer roles)SaaS Mastery: Experience or background in solution selling and the enterprise software landscape