Solution Engineer (German Speaker)

Salesforce; 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 holidays

Job summary

Salesforce Ireland is seeking an Account Solution Engineer to transform customer experiences throughout the sales cycle. You will act as a trusted advisor, translating business objectives into compelling technical recommendations and driving value with AI-enabled CRM solutions.

You will lead complex deals, develop innovative demos, and collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Professional Services to ensure customer success across industries.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in CS/Engineering or equivalent hands-on API/data/software development.
• Experience in Account Management or Solution Selling with a strategic sales focus.
• SaaS & Cloud fluency with understanding of subscription-based models and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical North Star for the sales team, aligning technical strategy with business outcomes to close complex deals.
• Develop and deliver innovative demos and tailored solutions addressing business challenges.
• Lead the solution cycle through collaboration with Product, Marketing, and Professional Services teams.
• Articulate Salesforce benefits to IT and C-suite audiences with industry-specific insights.

Skills

Strategy

Solution Engineering

Consulting Mindset

SaaS Fluency

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Agility

Industry Insight

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

APIs

Data Modeling

Cloud Architecture

Job description

• Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. We’re the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI + Data + CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way
• Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce
• 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

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 impactThe “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 executionStrategic 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 partnershipAI 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 workflowsWe 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 youTechnical Foundation: A strong Technical Background—this could be a degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience with APIs, data modeling, or software developmentStrategic 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 leadershipSolution Excellence: A proven track record in Solution Engineering (Pre‑sales), technical consulting, or professional services delivery within an enterprise software organizationConsultative Mindset: A background in Business Consulting, with the ability to perform deep discovery, identify “pain points,” and map them to high‑value technology roadmapsSaaS & Cloud Fluency: Deep familiarity with the SaaS (Software as a Service) landscape, including an understanding of subscription‑based business models and cloud architectureDemonstrated 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 roleProblem‑Solving: Exceptional ability to find creative, pragmatic solutions to unique and complex business challengesStrategic Partnering: Experience acting as a strategic partner to sales or business units, helping to steer the direction of a deal or projectStakeholder 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 environmentCommunication & Presence: Strong oral, written, and presentation skills. You are good at explaining complex ideas and finding ways to keep an audience’s attentionIndustry Insight: Ability to understand business requirements within multiple industries and translate them into a compelling vision and roadmapAgility: Comfortable working as part of a team to tackle problems in energizing environments and willing to travel occasionallySalesforce 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)