Solution Engineering (French Speaker)

Salesforce; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Programs

13 paid days off

Job summary

Salesforce Ireland seeks an Account Solution Engineer to translate business objectives into compelling technical solutions during the sales cycle. You will own the solution design, demos, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Marketing, and Professional Services.

You bring a consultative mindset, SaaS & cloud fluency, and a track record in presales or technical consulting within enterprise software. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution engineering or presales in enterprise software.
• Ability to translate business objectives into technical demos and roadmaps.
• Strong consultative selling mindset with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored demos and solution designs for complex deals.
• Lead discovery to map business pain points to technology solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing and Professional Services to close deals.

Skills

Solution Engineering

SaaS & Cloud Fluency

Stakeholder Management

Presales/Technical Consulting

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

APIs & Integrations

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

The “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 workflowsAI 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 techSolution Excellence: A proven track record in Solution Engineering (Pre-sales), technical consulting, or professional services delivery within an enterprise software organizationTechnical Foundation: A strong Technical Background—this could be a degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience with APIs, data modeling, or software developmentConsultative 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 architectureStrategic 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 leadershipStrategic Partnering: Experience acting as a strategic partner to sales or business units, helping to steer the direction of a deal or projectProfessional 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 roleDemonstrated 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 successProblem-Solving: Exceptional ability to find creative, pragmatic solutions to unique and complex business challengesStakeholder 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 occasionallyEducation: 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 landscapeSalesforce Ecosystem: Existing Salesforce product knowledge and certifications (e.g., AI Associate, Administrator, or Cloud Consultant) are highly preferred