Commercial Graduate Solution Engineering Path (Italian Market)

Salesforce, Inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Programs

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. invites high-potential graduates in Ireland to join the EMEA Graduate Rotation Program - Solution Engineering Path.

The 12-month fixed-term program combines hands-on experience in solution engineering and sales, with structured onboarding and buddy support. You will rotate between Solution Engineering and Sales tracks, building a foundation through live deals, certifications, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; Italian language skills essential.
• Recent graduate (2025 or 2026) with degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Growth mindset and goal-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in Solution Engineering and Sales paths.

Responsibilities

• Rotations between Solution Engineering and Sales.
• Work with experienced buddies and participate in live deals.
• Gain exposure to senior engineers and sales professionals.
• Develop foundational skills across Solution Engineering and Sales.
• Progress to Associate Solution Engineer or Specialist SE after rotations.

Skills

English fluency

Italian language

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce platform

Job description

• Fixed-term contract
• Duration: 12 months
• Start Date: February 2027
• We are thrilled to invite ambitious graduate candidates who would like to build a career in Salesforce to apply for the next cohort of our EMEA Graduate Rotation Program - Solution Engineering Path
• This exciting 12-month program is designed to give graduates exposure to both solution engineering and sales. Having built the foundational skills for both roles and met our eligibility criteria, top graduates on this path can begin their Salesforce Solution Engineering careers. The promotion window opens from month 7 onwards
• Our graduate program is a fully immersive experience, combining comprehensive learning paths with in-role experience. You will be assigned an experienced Solution Engineering Buddy who will provide hands-on coaching and involve you in some of their live deals. You will also be paired with experienced Sales Development Buddies during the Sales Rotation and you also get to call your first salesforce leads and find your first deals. Throughout the programme, you will gain exposure to senior solution engineering and sales professionals during our inspiration sessions
• By joining Salesforce, you will have the opportunity to lay the foundation for a fast-paced, successful career. We are a proud member of the Fortune 100 Best Places to Work list for the past 14 years and a consistent winner of Great Place to Work awards
• During your first month, you will receive extensive onboarding enablement through a Salesforce-style academy, where you will:
• Become immersed in the culture of Salesforce and gain a deep understanding of our values
• Develop an understanding of our solutions, technologies, and tools
• Learn critical professional skills for your career at Salesforce
• Follow a structured learning calendar with sessions and hands-on workshops led by experts and program alumni
• During the Graduate Program, you will experience both the Solution Engineering Path and the Sales Path. The structure of each rotation is similar: you will spend 60% of your time immersed in the role with clear tasks, targets, and stakeholder alignment, while the remaining 40% will focus on role-specific learning. You will be paired with experienced buddies in each path
• If your first rotation (months 2 through 4) is in Solution Engineering, you will then join the Sales Graduate Rotation from months 5 through 7, and vice versa. Over these six months, you will gain exposure to both roles. The time spent mastering the fundamentals of these complementary disciplines will enable you to be more productive and impactful upon promotion
• Throughout the rotations, there will be self-paced certifications and skills assessments. You must meet all eligibility criteria before you can panel for promotion
• Solution Engineering Graduate Rotation:
• Learn our solutions at a deeper, more technical level
• Work closely with the Solution Engineering organisation, supporting the creation of cutting-edge customer demonstrations
• Learn the art of customer discovery and how to create a compelling customer point of view
• Sales Graduate Rotation:
• Learn Salesforce’s best-in-class prospecting and qualification methodologies
• Learn how to use social, digital, video, chat, and phone platforms to effectively engage Salesforce prospects
• Collaborate with Sales Development Specialists to run campaigns and help build sales pipeline for the EMEA Sales organisation
• A clear and structured career path within our Solution Engineering organisation
• The opportunity to work in an international team within a nurturing environment
• Access to our diverse internal employee groups
• With the EMEA Graduate Program - Solution Engineering Path, you can continue to progress:
• After completing the Graduate Program rotations, you may progress to Associate Solution Engineer, with opportunities to work across ESB, SMB, and GRB customer segments, or join our Specialist SE team. In some instances, this path may vary or be subject to change
• With our strong mentoring culture, we strive to develop industry-leading Solution Engineering leaders. This is a phenomenal opportunity to build international experience within an organisation that has transformed the enterprise software market through cloud computing

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

• You are a relationship builder and possess a growth mindset
• You are a creative problem-solver
• You are fluent in English and Italian is essential
• You thrive in a team environment
• You are goal-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science/Data Engineering, Information Systems, or other Adjacent disciplines
• For the Solution Engineering Path, we consider applicants from the following academic backgrounds:
• You are curious, self-motivated, and focused on continuous learning
• You are a 2025 or 2026 graduate (minimum bachelor’s degree)
• You have excellent interpersonal skills