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Corporate Pre-Sales Systems Engineer - Chicago

Pure Storage
Posted April 11, 2025

Chicago, Illinois

Energy Storage

$114,800 - $172,900

Full Time

Job Description

The Corporate Pre-Sales Systems Engineer will support the inside sales team by serving as a technical advisor, assisting prospects and customers with product demonstrations, system configurations, and addressing technical inquiries to facilitate the sales process.

Responsibilities

  • Assist prospects and customers with demonstrations, system configurations, and technical questions.
  • Remove technical barriers in the sales process through opportunity qualification and product demonstrations.
  • Respond to communications from customers, resellers, and management regarding product applications and pricing.
  • Demonstrate technical leadership and expertise on storage products and competitive offerings.
  • Create Account and Territory Plans for key accounts.
  • Proactively follow up on proposals, leads, and customer requests to drive sales growth.
  • Provide customers with product performance solutions using established programs and sizing tools.
  • Apply critical thinking to resolve difficult customer situations and escalate when necessary.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to define product requirements and usability.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE) or other technical degree and/or equivalent experience.
  • 3 years of experience in the technology industry or other relevant technical experiences.
  • Strong phone presence and experience in a high-volume customer interaction environment.
  • Ability to collect data, identify problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Preparation and delivery of technical product and architecture presentations.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures including FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN.
  • Solid knowledge of VMware, Windows, UNIX OS variants including Linux and AIX, NFS file systems and network environments.
  • Exhibit strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and proactively while applying a high level of business and technical acumen to a variety of situations.
  • Demonstrated listening, written communication and product presentation skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in real-time scenarios.
  • Domestic, overnight travel 5-10% of the time.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary range: 114,800 - 172,900
  • Flexible time off
  • Wellness resources
  • Company-sponsored team events
  • Incentive pay and/or equity

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