Corporate Pre-Sales Systems Engineer - French Speaking

Overview

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry. This type of work—work that changes the world—defines the tech industry. If you’re ready to seize opportunities and leave your mark, join us.

The Role As a Corporate Pre-Sales Systems Engineer you will support the inside sales team and be the technical voice and trusted advisor who will convince prospects and customers that Pure solutions meet their needs and are in their best interest.

• Assist prospects and customers with demonstrations, system configurations, and answers to technical questions; remove technical barriers in the sales process through opportunity qualification, product demonstrations, and technical presentations via Zoom or other mediums.
• Respond to telephone and electronic communications from customers, resellers, Inside Account Executives, and Management team regarding product applications, pricing, and ongoing projects.
• Demonstrate technical leadership and subject matter expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS and SAN product spaces.
• Technically understand our competitors’ products, so a suitable Pure Storage replacement can be recommended.
• Create Account and Territory Plans for key accounts within the designated territory.
• Proactively follow up on outstanding proposals, generated leads, customer requests, etc. to drive sales growth objectives for the company.
• Work with established programs and sizing tools to provide customers with product performance solutions that meet and exceed expectations.
• Apply critical thinking to navigate difficult customer situations while knowing when to escalate to Inside Sales Executive or supervisor.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to help define product requirements and usability.

• 3+ years of experience in the technology industry or other relevant technical experiences.
• Fluency in French.
• Strong phone presence and experience in a high-volume customer interaction environment.
• Conscientious attitude and dependability, with strengths in teamwork and communication.
• Confidence, articulate and professional speaking abilities, and strong listening skills.
• 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 (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN).
• Passion for technology and aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Solid knowledge of VMware, Windows, UNIX OS variants (Linux, AIX, …), NFS file systems and network environments.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently with proactivity.
• 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.
• experience preferred.

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range reflects the labor market across applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. There is no Final date to receive applications; we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

$114,800—$172,900 USD.

• Pure Innovation:
  We celebrate critical thinking, embrace challenges, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth:
  We provide space and support to grow with us and contribute to meaningful work; we have been named Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Millennia ls, and Great Place to Work certified.
• Pure Team:
  We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

We offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out…