Pre Sales Engineering Manager

Pre Sales Engineering Manager 2.0 2.0 out of 5 stars 425 North Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Hybrid work $175,000 a year - Full-time rf IDEAS, Inc. 4 reviews $175,000 a year -

Full-time Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Pre-Sales Engineering Manager to lead and scale our Solutions Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building a high-performing pre-sales function that accelerates pipeline, improves technical win rates, and delivers an exceptional evaluation experience for prospects. You are a player-coach — equally comfortable stepping into a complex enterprise deal as you are developing your team, refining processes, and aligning pre-sales strategy with broader go-to-market objectives. You will be a key voice in the revenue leadership team and a driving force behind how we win in market. Team Leadership & Development Hire, onboard, coach, and retain a team of Solutions Engineers across varying levels of experience. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations to grow individual and team capability. Foster a collaborative, high-accountability team culture that values technical excellence and customer empathy. Identify skill gaps and build structured development plans and training programs to close them. Pre-Sales Execution Serve as executive sponsor and technical escalation point on strategic and complex enterprise deals. Partner with Sales leadership to align SE coverage models, territory assignments, and deal prioritization. Drive consistent execution of VOC methodology, demo standards, and technical evaluation frameworks across the team. Maintain a strong feedback loop between pre-sales, Product, and Engineering to surface market needs and competitive intelligence. Sales Enablement Own the pre-sales enablement strategy — including the development of technical training, competitive battle cards, objection handling guides, demo scripts, and ROI frameworks. Partner with Product Marketing to ensure all field-facing technical content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with buyer evaluation criteria. Lead the onboarding and technical ramp of new sales members, equipping the broader sales team with the knowledge and tools to sell confidently. Build and maintain a scalable library of reusable assets that improve deal velocity and consistency across the revenue org. Strategy & Operations Define and track key pre-sales KPIs including technical win rate, POC conversion rate Develop and refine pre-sales processes, playbooks, and engagement models that scale with company growth. Report on team performance, pipeline influence, and enablement impact to senior leadership on a regular cadence. Required 6-10 years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or a customer-facing technical role, with at least 2-3 years in a people management capacity. Demonstrated success leading SE teams in a B2B SaaS or technology environment. Strong track record of influencing enterprise deals and improving technical win rates at scale. Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience developing sales enablement programs and technical content that measurably improve sales team performance. Proficiency with sales methodologies such as MEDDIC, MEDDPICC, or Challenger. Preferred Experience scaling a pre-sales function during a period of rapid company growth. Familiarity with CRM and SE platforms (Salesforce, Vivun, Gong, Reprise). Relevant technical background or certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent). Exposure to enterprise sales cycles of 3-12+ months involving multiple stakeholders and complex procurement processes.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in

Marketing, Business, Business Administration or Technical Services Physical Demands:

Open Work Environment :

Remote/Home based

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life/STD/LTD
• 401K + Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive PTO Package & Paid Company Holidays
• Wellness Program Behavioral Assessment In addition to supplying us with your resume, we ask that you take our Behavioral Assessment through Predictive Index by going to the following link: https://assessment.

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