Tenable, Inc.
Cybersecurity
SecurityEngineer-PreSales
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“Security Engineer - PreSales at Tenable, Inc.. Skills: Enterprise selling, Technical sales engineering, Customer relationship management. Own and drive business aspects. Own and drive technical aspects”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceed expectations; Win together; Deliver results
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years customer-facing technical sales, Proven ability to lead technical PoV, Customer-centric mindset, Thought leadership in cyber security, Public speaking experience, Industry engagement experience, Tailor and deliver impactful presentations, Collaborative, team-oriented approach, Knowledge-sharing commitment, Cross-functional success commitment, Exceptional Situational and Self-Awareness, High emotional intelligence (EQ)
Nice to Have
5+ years Sales Engineering experience, Vulnerability management focus, Cloud security focus, Complex enterprise SaaS focus
What You'll Do.
Own and drive business aspects
Own and drive technical aspects
Differentiate Tenable solutions
Create lasting customers
Position unique business values
Deliver compelling technical presentations
Deliver live demonstrations
Manage enterprise software trials
Manage Proof of Concept evaluations
Map business values to objectives
Answer technical questions
Provide consultative guidance
Apply advanced technical skills
Demonstrate value and impact
Maintain customer relationships
Strengthen customer relationships
Identify new strategic opportunities
Cultivate new strategic opportunities
Present thought leadership content
Represent Tenable at events
Represent Tenable at briefings
Represent Tenable at sessions
Leverage technical selling skills
Engage key stakeholders
Influence decision-making
Support key customer engagements
Support critical sales opportunities
Support high-impact events
Collaborate with product management
Collaborate with engineering
Surface customer feedback
Prioritize customer use cases
Shape future innovations
Identify product gaps
Contribute ideas for features
Deliver clear status reports
Meet with prospective clients
Discover security challenges
Discover business drivers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Territory Managers; Peer team collaboration; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Technical presentations; Live demonstrations; Consultative guidance; Executive briefings; Customer-facing sessions; Thought leadership content; Impactful presentations
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! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U. S. without sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for work visas of any kind at the time of hire, or at any point during employment. This includes, but is not limited to: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, J-1, etc 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, complia
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