Hybrid Global Head, Solution Engineering – Pre-Sales

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About the role

  • Global Head of Solution Engineering leading presales function at Aera Technology. Managing a global team to deliver Decision Intelligence solutions with AI and machine learning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and develop a global presales organization.
  • Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability and collaboration.
  • Develop standardized presales methodologies and playbooks.
  • Partner cross-functionally across GTM, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success.
  • Deliver compelling presentations demonstrating Aera’s business value.
  • Lead technical and business discovery sessions with senior stakeholders.
  • Support Sales in strategic pursuits and competitive cycles.
  • Ensure consistent delivery of Aera’s value proposition globally.
  • Translate technologies for the business so business and non tech people understand and value what it is and how they use it.
  • Understand the sales cycle and identify and communicate what presales strategy is going to help win.
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable technical specifications.
  • Oversee discovery, qualification, and scoping processes.
  • Advise Sales and Product on customer needs and solution feasibility.
  • Own the global demo strategy, including assets, templates, and environments.
  • Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of custom demos.
  • Improve demo development efficiency and scalability.
  • Choose and build the right assets and the right team to increase both productivity and win rate.
  • Contribute to RFP responses, solution positioning, and competitive strategy.
  • Provide structured product feedback to Product and Engineering.
  • Partner with Marketing on messaging and technical content.

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years presales or solution engineering experience in enterprise SaaS, analytics, or BI.
  • Proven ability to convert technical concepts into business value messaging.
  • Experience leading global presales or solution consulting teams.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive engagement skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Ability to travel locally and globally (up to 30%) with moderate (2 weeks') notice.

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans
  • 401K plan
  • flexible paid time off
  • generous parental leave
  • fully-stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages

Job title

Global Head, Solution Engineering – Pre-Sales

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$190,000 - $210,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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