3+ years sales engineering OR relevant industry experience
Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to see and present “the Big Picture”, uncover business challenges, and architect a solution to solve customer business issues
Ability to work independently in a high-velocity environment
Positive attitude, customer focus, and strong sense of ownership over customer results
Desirables
BSCS/BSEE or equivalent work experience
CISSP, CEH and/or other relevant security certifications a plus
Technical background in messaging and Internet security principles
Strong understanding of how Internet protocols work (HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)
Knowledge of networking topology, TCP/IP protocol, network configuration and components (firewalls, routers, etc.)
What the job involves
Serve as the technical sales lead throughout the pre-sales cycle, including owning proofs-of-value (POV) results and driving their success, co-leading customer relationships with Mid-Market Account Executives, and giving technical demos
Provide technical pre-sales support for Mid-Market Account Executives
Assist Mid-Market Account Executives in development and implementation of sales objectives and account-based penetration strategies
Conduct technical and competitive landscape research to effectively address customer questions
Serve as a technical resource for pre-sales security and platform diligence, including educating sales executives and partners on Abnormal Security’s products
Abnormal provides total protection against a wide range of email attacks and is defining the next generation of security for Software as a Service and cloud offerings.