Tenable, Inc.
cybersecurity
SecurityEngineer-Pre-sales
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“Security Engineer - Pre-sales at Tenable, Inc.. Skills: Technical sales, Enterprise selling, Cybersecurity solutions. Own Business aspects. Own Technical aspects”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceed expectations; Win together; Deliver business value; Build long-term relationships
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years customer-facing technical sales, Demonstrated track record sales engineer, Proven ability lead PoV engagements, Customer-centric mindset, Chicago based role
Nice to Have
5+ years Sales Engineering experience, Vulnerability management experience, Cloud security experience, Enterprise SaaS experience
What You'll Do.
Own Technical aspects
Drive Enterprise selling
Differentiate Tenable solutions
Position unique business values
Deliver technical presentations
Deliver live demonstrations
Manage software trials
Manage Proof of Concept evaluations
Answer technical questions
Provide consultative guidance
Apply technical skills
Demonstrate solution value
Maintain customer relationships
Strengthen customer relationships
Identify new opportunities
Cultivate new opportunities
Present thought leadership
Leverage technical selling skills
Engage key stakeholders
Influence decision-making
Support customer engagements
Support sales opportunities
Support cybersecurity events
Collaborate with product management
Collaborate with engineering
Surface customer feedback
Prioritize customer use cases
Shape future innovations
Identify product gaps
Contribute product ideas
Deliver status reports
Meet prospective clients
Discover security challenges
Discover business drivers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Territory Managers; Partner with peers; Cross-functional collaboration; Knowledge-sharing; Cross-functional success
Communication Scope
Technical presentations; Live demonstrations; Technical questions; Consultative guidance; Executive stakeholders; Public speaking; Industry engagement; Executive briefings; Customer-facing sessions; Communication skills
Full Job Description
Who is Tenable? Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey! What makes Tenable such a great place to work? Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together! Your Role: Tenable is seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Engineer to own and drive the Business and Technical aspects of strategic Enterprise selling in your assigned region. You will be partnering with Enterprise Territory Managers and a strong team of peers to differentiate the Tenable solutions from our competitors, create lasting customers by positioning unique business values they are looking for and most importantly, create raving fans of Tenable throughout your area of influence. Your Opportunity: Deliver compelling technical presentations and live demonstrations of Tenable Enterprise products Manage enterprise software trials and Proof of Concept evaluations, mapping unique business values with customer business objectives Answer technical questions and provide consultative guidance on security best practices, compliance frameworks, and risk management Apply advanced technical skills to demonstrate the value and impact of Tenable’s solutions in solving real-world customer challenges Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers, while identifying and cultivating new strategic op
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