Associate Solution Engineer (French Speaker)

Salesforce; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Programs

13 paid days off

Job summary

Salesforce seeks an Account Solution Engineer to transform customer experiences and act as a strategic partner throughout the sales cycle. You will translate business objectives into practical Salesforce-driven recommendations that drive measurable impact.

You will lead solutioning across the cycle, deliver innovative demos (Agentforce, Data Cloud), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to close complex deals. A strong consultative mindset and stellar communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Solution Engineering or pre-sales for enterprise software.
• Strong understanding of SaaS and cloud architecture.
• Excellent stakeholder management and consultative skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the solutioning throughout the sales cycle and act as a trusted advisor to customers.
• Develop and deliver innovative Salesforce-based solutions and demos addressing business challenges.
• Coordinate with Product, Marketing, and Professional Services to drive deals.
• Translate business objectives into actionable technology roadmaps and value propositions.

Skills

Strategic selling

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Consultative mindset

Problem solving

Agility

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce APIs

Data Cloud

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
• Business 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 impact
• The “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 execution
• 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 partnership
• 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

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 productivityContinuous 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 techThe “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 workflowsTechnical 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 UKI 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 organizationSaaS & Cloud Fluency: Deep familiarity with the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape, including an understanding of subscription-based business models and cloud architectureStrategic Partnering: Experience acting as a strategic partner to sales or business units, helping to steer the direction of a deal or projectProblem-Solving: Exceptional ability to find creative, pragmatic solutions to unique and complex business challengesConsultative Mindset: A background in Business Consulting, with the ability to perform deep discovery, identify “pain points,” and map them to high-value technology roadmapsStrategic Sales & Account Management: Experience in Account Management or Solution Selling, with a focus on navigating complex sales cycles and acting as a strategic partner to sales leadershipProfessional 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 roleStakeholder Management: Ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders, navigating different interests to reach a common goalPrioritisation: Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentIndustry Insight: Ability to understand business requirements within multiple industries and translate them into a compelling vision and roadmapDemonstrated 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 successAgility: Comfortable working as part of a team to tackle problems in energizing environments and willing to travel occasionallyCommunication & Presence: Strong oral, written, and presentation skills. You are good at explaining complex ideas and finding ways to keep an audience’s attentionSalesforce Ecosystem: Existing Salesforce product knowledge and certifications (e.g., AI Associate, Administrator, or Cloud Consultant) are highly preferredSaaS Mastery: Experience or background in solution selling and the enterprise software landscapeEducation: Degree or equivalent proven experience (including extracurricular leadership, military experience, or volunteer roles)