SailPoint is the leading, AI-driven security platform providing the autonomous governance that best solves the needs for the modern enterprise. SailPoint makes it possible to automate and streamline the identity journey. We marry technical expertise with business acumen to deliver identity security that will drive business forward.
We are proud of our team and the culture we have built which has led to our employees voting us “best places to work” – 15 years in a row.
The role:
SailPoint is seeking a Solution Engineering Manager to support our Strategic solution engineering team in Western US. You will play a critical role in growing SailPoint’s business by building and leading a high performing team of Solution Engineers. Our Solution Engineers play a vital role in demonstrating and communicating the value of SailPoint’s products and thought leadership to our prospective customers in the Identity Governance market.
What you will do:
Hire, coach, and drive an outstanding Solution Engineering team to deliver against assigned goals
Manage individual and team performance ensuring that we are taking the necessary actions to maintain high levels of performance
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong management consulting skills to influence thinking or gain acceptance of multiple customer constituencies
Work to improve the SailPoint sales methodology and processes effectively, including development of product presentations and demonstrations tailored to our partners requirements and tuned to suit the level and nature of the audience
Assess gaps in evolving training needs and then create and implement programs to improve sales, product and technology skills of the Sales Engineering team
Work with Regional Sales directors on account planning, strategy, and sales call activity
Provide timely and insightful input back to other corporate functions, particularly field sales, product management and marketing
Manage relationships with product teams & decision makers both internally and externally
What we are looking for:
Previous experience, 5+ years as a sales engineering manager and 5+ years as a sales engineer
Excellent communication skills including experience speaking to a technical and business audiences
The ideal candidate will already have a good understanding of the solutions, market dynamics and best practices in the Identity Security market
Path to Success:
Within 30 Days:
Onboarded and met all team members and sales leaders the territory supports.
Within 60 Days:
Familiar with business and top opportunities and established cadences with peers, sales, and team members.
Within 90 Days:
Complete product training and into rhythm with team members, peers, and leadership.
Within 1-Year:
Continue in full partnership with sales leaders and trust of your team while achieving budget for the sales territories supported.
Education:
Preferred, not required: Bachelor’s in Computer Science or global equivalent experience
Location:
Residence in any Western US state required
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Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-mid-max, USD):
$131,110 - $220,955.00Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.
Benefits Overview
1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy
8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually
9. Sick leave
10. Parental support: Paid parental leave
11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact [email protected] or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations. NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint.
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SailPoint Austin, Texas, USA Office
11120 Four Points Drive , Austin, TX, United States, 78726
International Culture
SailPoint aims to ensure that every element of its culture is both accessible and scalable, offering an enriching workplace experience for employees worldwide. Tied together by tools, practices and opportunities for connection, employees are empowered to make an impact together — from anywhere.
Engineering
Our engineering team is a remote-friendly team with a strong focus on career development and promotion. Our organization is comprised of small teams that are wholly responsible for one or more services, including architecture, development, quality, reliability, monitoring, and operations.
Professional Services
The professional services team at SailPoint prides itself on being an environment that fosters growth, collaboration and success. As an employee within professional services, you will have a chance to work with some of the biggest companies in the world, implementing one of the most sought-after solutions in technology. You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that makes it feel like a much smaller company.
Sales
At SailPoint, our sales crew members take part in our robust certification academy that features instructor-led webinars and self-service training. Our top employees from product, marketing, sales engineering, sales operations and sales lead these training sessions, delivering knowledge through storytelling, whiteboarding, breakout sessions and demos. At SailPoint our sales team is focused on being a collaborative atmosphere that is invested in our employees.
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