Jason Cohen just informed us that Smart Bear is looking for a full-time sales engineer.
Jason says: NO WAIT, it’s not what you think! You will NOT be working with salespeople; we don’t have salespeople! Geeks want to geek out with other geeks, not be bludgeoned by a “closer.” Are you a geek who thrives more on making customer happy than on finding the missing curly brace? GOOD, we want YOU.
Responsibilites: Responsible for product demonstrations (over the phone and with desk-top sharing and/or on-site, depending on customer’s needs) * Provide technical support via phone and email * Attend conferences (speak at Technical Sessions - normally to a group of 50 to 100 people, meet with editors and customers one-on-one) * Meet with clients on-site for demonstrations and Q & A (domestic and international travel)
Qualifications (the more you have, the better): 5+ years of either development experience or software training required * Familiar with using and discussing multiple SCM systems * Fluent in a variety of software processes: Agile, pre-Agile, and post-Agile * Experience speaking in front of large groups of people * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Has shown proper motivation and work ethic evidenced by integrity, timeliness, and ownership of work. Professional attitude and strong service orientation. * Willingness to travel, including internationally
Skillz (The more the better): Capable of digging in and writing code * Capable of creating SQL queries and reports * Demonstrated success in building customer relationships * Regarded by peers as an expert in something relating to software process * Experienced teaching groups of people * Experienced creating training materials * Experienced mentoring others.
For details, send email to jobs@smartbearsoftware.com, or visit the Smart Bear jobs page
Linear’s note: I know these guys. This is a class outfit.
