VP of Sales Engineering (SoCal/Dallas) - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes; California; On-site; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Pre‑Sales Engineering Manager to lead a team of over 10 engineers. The successful candidate will own day-to-day operations, mentor their team, and standardize processes to enhance performance within the organization. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in people leadership, a background in systems integration, and strong exposure to various enterprise technologies including networking and cloud solutions. Competitive salary offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Pre‑Sales/Sales Engineering.
• Prior hands-on experience as a Sales Engineer or Architect.
• Experience in VAR, MSP, or Systems Integrator environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10+ Pre‑Sales Engineers/Consultants.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the pre-sales engineering function.
• Standardize processes across solution development and technical validation.

Skills

People leadership

Individual contributor experience

Enterprise technology exposure

Networking

Cloud

Automation

AI/Data familiarity

Job description

Ready to shape the future of enterprise technology and help organisations thrive in a digital world?

Join a leading IT solutions and services provider with over two decades of experience empowering large organisations to unlock their full potential through innovative cloud, infrastructure, automation, cybersecurity, and data management solutions, while delivering forward‑thinking consulting and strategic guidance that simplifies technology, drives efficiency, and fuels growth across industries.

Apply now to join a team that transforms complex IT challenges into seamless, impactful solutions that make a real difference for clients!

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership (Primary Focus):
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ Pre‑Sales Engineers/Consultant
  • Provide indirect leadership across a broader 75‑person technical organization
  • Drive performance management, coaching, and career development
  • Build a high‑accountability, high‑performance culture
• Pre‑Sales Organization Management:
  • Own day‑to‑day operations of the pre‑sales engineering function
  • Standardize processes across:
    • Solution development
    • Technical validation
    • RFP/RFI responses
    • Deal support frameworks
    • Improve win rates, consistency, and scalability

Skills/Must have

• 5+ years of people leadership within Pre‑Sales / Sales Engineering
• Prior background as an individual contributor (hands‑on SE/Architect)
• Experience within a VAR, MSP, or Systems Integrator environment
• Strong exposure to enterprise technologies across:
  • Networking
  • Cloud
  • Automation
  • AI/Data (preferred but not mandatory)
• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and scale technical team

Benefits

• 401k
• Health
• Dental
• Vision

Salary

• $400,000 OTE