Vice President, Sales Engineering

Xometry; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Xometry, a leading on‑demand manufacturing marketplace, is seeking an experienced Vice President of Sales Engineering to lead a growing team and drive technical pre‑sales excellence for enterprise customers.

You will partner with sales, product, and engineering to translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions and contribute to the product roadmap while building a high‑performing, customer-focused organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in sales engineering or solutions architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and scaling high-performing sales engineering teams, preferably within a SaaS or marketplace environment.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding).
• Experience working with enterprise-level clients and managing complex sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing Sales Engineering team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of skilled sales engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Strategic Technical Leadership: Partner with sales leadership to develop and execute technical sales strategies that align with company revenue goals.
• Solution Architecture & Design: Guide the team in understanding complex customer requirements and designing tailored technical solutions leveraging Xometry's platform and services.
• Pre-Sales Support & Demonstrations: Oversee the delivery of compelling product demonstrations, technical presentations, and proof-of-concept engagements to enterprise clients.
• Technical Subject Matter Expert: Act as a go-to technical expert for the sales team and customers, providing deep insights into Xometry's capabilities and the broader manufacturing landscape.

Skills

Sales Engineering Leadership

Solution Architecture

Pre-Sales Demonstrations

Strategic Technical Leadership

Enterprise Sales

Cross-functional Collaboration

Mentoring & Coaching

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

Xometry is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice President, Sales Engineering to lead our growing team of sales engineers. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for driving technical pre-sales support, solution architecture, and product demonstrations to prospective and existing enterprise customers. You will play a pivotal role in accelerating revenue growth by ensuring our sales team is equipped with the technical expertise needed to close complex deals and expand customer relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to shape the future of sales engineering at a leading on-demand manufacturing marketplace. You'll work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions and contribute to the overall product roadmap.

How You'll Contribute:

• Lead and grow a high-performing Sales Engineering team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of skilled sales engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and customer focus
• Strategic Technical Leadership: Partner with sales leadership to develop and execute technical sales strategies that align with company revenue goals
• Solution Architecture & Design: Guide the team in understanding complex customer requirements and designing tailored technical solutions leveraging Xometry's platform and services
• Pre-Sales Support & Demonstrations: Oversee the delivery of compelling product demonstrations, technical presentations, and proof-of-concept engagements to enterprise clients
• Technical Subject Matter Expert: Act as a go-to technical expert for the sales team and customers, providing deep insights into Xometry's capabilities and the broader manufacturing landscape
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to relay customer feedback, influence product development, and ensure alignment between sales and product roadmaps
• Enablement & Training: Develop and deliver technical training programs for the sales team to enhance their product knowledge and technical selling skills
• Competitive Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to inform sales strategies and product development
• Process Improvement: Continuously optimize sales engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness

What You'll Bring to Xometry:

• 12+ years of experience in sales engineering or solutions architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of building, leading, and scaling high-performing sales engineering teams, preferably within a SaaS or marketplace environment
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding)
• Experience working with enterprise-level clients and managing complex sales cycles
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a results-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $171,000- $222,000 annually + commission depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.

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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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