SaaS Technical Solutions Engineer

StudentUniverse

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Travel perks/ discounts

401k plan

Job summary

Corporate Traveler is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to be the technical backbone of our US sales team in Chicago, IL. You will partner with Account Executives to win and grow complex, high-value opportunities, translating technical value into business outcomes.

You will lead discovery sessions, own technical components of RFP/RFI responses, and collaborate with Sales, Product, and Enablement to shape client solutions and elevate technical selling capabilities.

Qualifications

Experience supporting SaaS sales cycles, ideally within travel, expense management, fintech, or broader B2B software environments.
Familiarity with API integrations, SSO/identity providers, and enterprise IT procurement processes.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated success supporting or influencing sales cycles and business outcomes.
Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with Account Executives throughout the sales cycle to advance and close complex, strategic opportunities.
Lead technical discovery sessions to understand client integration, data, workflow, and technology requirements.
Own and coordinate the technical components of RFP and RFI responses.
Engage confidently with IT, security, procurement, and technical stakeholders on topics such as SSO, APIs, and platform integrations.
Deliver tailored product demonstrations that align platform capabilities with client needs and business outcomes.
Design and recommend technical solutions that leverage Corporate Traveler's technology ecosystem.
Maintain deep expertise across client-facing platforms and relevant third-party integrations.
Act as a key liaison between Sales and Product teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Gather recurring customer feedback and partner with Product teams to help inform future enhancements and roadmap priorities.
Collaborate with Enablement to develop playbooks, training materials, and knowledge-sharing resources.
Support initiatives that strengthen technical selling capabilities across Account Executives and SDRs.
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive.