Pre-Sales Engineer (Enterprise SaaS / Food & Beverage / CPG Focus)

Serve as the technical lead in the sales process, combining deep product knowledge with industry expertise to deliver tailored software and service solutions for food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants. Collaborate with Sales Executives to identify client needs, design custom solutions, and demonstrate value through discovery, presentations, and demos. Key ResponsibilitiesQualify and Pursue Sales Opportunities• Read, interpret, and respond to RFPs• Lead estimation and quoting efforts• Assist Sales Team with lead and opportunity qualificationCo-Lead Opportunity Teams• Shape and communicate the overall solution vision and value proposition• Co-lead core and extended opportunity teams with Account Executives• Ensure messaging, materials, and demos align with customer expectations and timelines• Conduct independent discovery, scoping, and presentation sessionsDiscovery, Present, and Demonstrate• Engage stakeholders from C-level to line staff• Lead discovery meetings to define needs and constraints• Create and deliver compelling product demos and configurations• Prepare sales materials and tailored presentations• Address prospect questions and objectionsIndustry and Community Promotion• Publish thought leadership and promotional content• Represent the company through product and brand evangelismSupport Sustainable Sales Growth• Provide feedback to Product Management on market trends and feature needs• Maintain professional relationships with clients and prospectsQualifications• Minimum 5 years in sales engineering, pre-sales, or consulting for software or professional services• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience• Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills• Demonstrated business and sales acumen• Familiarity with enterprise software, architecture, and digital technologies• Extensive experience in manufacturing or retail industries• Strong preference for background in process manufacturing and supply chain solutions• Comfortable working in dynamic, ambiguous environments• Remote position based near a major US airport• Travel up to 25% for customer and prospect engagementsVaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.EEO NoticeVaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please [email protected] by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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RemoteSkills:Business Development, Communication Skills, Consulting, Consumer Packaged Goods, Customer Relations, English Language, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Sales, Evangelism, Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, Hair Styling, Manufacturing, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Needs Assessment, Pre-Sales, Process Manufacturing, Product Demonstration, Product Management,Professional Services, Request for Proposals (RFP), Restaurant, Retail, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Qualification, Sales Support, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Software Architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Willing to TravelAbout the Company:Vaco LLCVaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more.As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions. Company Size:2,500 to 4,999 employeesIndustry:Staffing/Employment AgenciesFounded:2002Website:Apply tot his job