Associate Sales Solution Engineer

Hyland Software; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

30% commission on base pay

Job summary

Hyland is seeking an Associate Sales Solution Engineer to join our remote US team. You will support pre-sales engagements, demonstrate solutions, and collaborate with global teams to craft compelling responses for customers.

The role emphasizes technical acumen, strong presentation skills, and a passion for AI and enterprise software. Expect up to 10% travel and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS or CS or equivalent experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in enterprise software pre-sales.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to other sales solution engineers on standard customer engagements — participate in pre-sales meetings to determine technical requirements and locate standard demonstration materials.
• Assist with presenting proposed solutions to key stakeholders — support validation and buy-in while ensuring demonstrations meet customer needs.
• Participate in meetings with global services to ensure effective knowledge transfer — create internal documentation reflecting solution strategy.
• Provide technical responses for RFPs — stay current on best practices and market trends to deliver compelling responses.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and events — represent Hyland and share knowledge with the team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, services, and technical teams — support a seamless pre-sales process and positive customer experience.

Skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Pre-sales experience

RFP responses

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or CS

Job description

Associate Sales Solution Engineer

Job ID: 2026-14546

# of Openings: 1

Job Locations: Remote - U.S.

Category: Sales - Pre-Sales Engineering

Hiring Range: USD $76,775.00/Yr. To USD $83,814.00/Yr.

Overview

Associate Sales Solution Engineer

Location: Remote, USA Work Arrangement: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027: This role is being posted in advance for a planned January 2027 start date. While the start date is set for January 2027, we are actively interviewing and running our hiring process as normal. We encourage qualified candidates to apply now so we can connect with you ahead of this exciting opportunity.

About the Role

The Associate Sales Solution Engineer is responsible for providing technical and industry expertise to the Sales team and customers throughout the pre-sales process. This role collaborates closely with sales solution engineers and cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, support solution demonstrations, and contribute to a seamless and compelling pre-sales experience.

This is a role for someone who is curious, driven, and eager to grow - bringing a passion for technology and a collaborative spirit to every customer engagement.

Your Role Responsibilities? Here's What You'll Do.

• Provide assistance to other sales solution engineers on standard customer engagements - participating in customer pre-sales meetings to determine technical requirements and identifying and locating standard demonstration materials to be presented to clients.
• Assist with the presentation of proposed solutions to key customer stakeholders - supporting validation and buy-in for the recommended approach while ensuring the demonstration aligns with the customer's technical needs and business objectives.
• Participate in meetings with global services to ensure effective knowledge transfer - composing internal documentation that fully reflects all activity related to the solution strategy.
• Provide technical responses for Request for Proposals (RFPs) - growing knowledge and staying aware of best practices and market trends to deliver accurate, competitive, and compelling responses.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and events - representing Hyland in the marketplace and contributing to the team's collective knowledge through continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, services, and technical teams - supporting a seamless pre-sales process and contributing to a positive customer experience from initial engagement through solution validation.

Role Essentials

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Management Information Systems or Computer Science - or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the role.
• Solid collaboration skills applied successfully within a team as well as with other areas - with a demonstrated ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others, effective at gaining consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and use engaging, informative, and compelling presentation methodologies - with the ability to speak or write with ease, clarity, and impact using a communication style appropriate to the subject and audience.
• Self-directed with the ability to manage projects to completion - with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and up to 10% travel time required.
• Demonstrated passion for technology, emerging trends, and continuous learning - with a particular interest in AI and a natural curiosity that drives exploration, innovation and problem‑solving.

What We'd Like to See

• Driven to learn and stay current professionally - with a demonstrated commitment to growing expertise in enterprise software, pre‑sales methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Experience or coursework in enterprise software, content management or business process automation - providing a foundation for understanding customer business challenges and recommending effective solutions.
• Familiarity with RFP processes and technical writing - with the ability to compose clear, accurate, and compelling technical documentation and proposal responses.
• Experience participating in or supporting trade shows, conferences or industry events - with a professional presence and the ability to represent the organization effectively in public‑facing settings.
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability - with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, platforms and solution frameworks and apply them in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment.

Pay Transparency

The base salary compensation range for this role is $76,775 - $83,814 per year. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a 30% commission on top of base pay. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and other job‑related factors in accordance with applicable laws.

About Hyland

Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation.

Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland's solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland's platform and services, please visit Hyland.com.

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About Hyland Life

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Since 1991, it has been Hyland's mission to help our employees, customers and partners exceed their potential with our industry‑leading content services platform. Our employees exude a contagious energy and are passionate about what they do - whether it's helping customers succeed, raising up their fellow Hylanders or engaging in the communities where they live and work.

The #HylandLife hashtag encompasses our employee‑centric culture. Our employees live our culture day in and day out by bringing their best self to work. Hyland supports them to do just that through career development resources, wellbeing programs and innovation practices. We thrive on diverse viewpoints and new ideas and believe that a positive, inclusive workplace is imperative to sustainable success.

As we've grown to a company of nearly 4,000 strong, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. We strongly support employee initiatives and align our giving campaigns and programs to organizations that are important to them.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hyland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Information collected during the hiring process is used solely to assess qualifications, verify identity and comply with legal requirements.