Systems Sales Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you a dynamic, inquisitive individual with a strong technical background and well-developed soft skills, eager to engage with clients and solve their challenges? If so, you'll thrive in our supportive team environment where mentorship and professional growth are prioritized, providing a unique opportunity to enhance your sales engineering skills while collaborating with a talented group of professionals.

About the Team

The Systems Engineering team at Nutanix is a dynamic and collaborative group based in Michigan. The team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to clients by leveraging a strong foundation in technical expertise and exceptional soft skills. The culture fosters continuous learning, mentorship, and growth, encouraging team members to engage in problem-solving through inquisitive and collaborative efforts. The team's mission is to seamlessly integrate technology into client operations, ensuring that customers derive maximum value from Nutanix's offerings.

You will report to the Manager of Systems Engineering, who emphasizes a supportive and nurturing leadership style. The manager is committed to developing junior team members by focusing on their innate capabilities and providing ample mentorship for professional growth. This role will operate in a remote setup when not at customer sites, allowing you the flexibility to work from home.

The travel requirements for this role are within the territory to meet with customers, partners, as well as some overnights for conferences and other activities.

Your Role

• Engage with clients to assess their needs and provide tailored technical solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with the sales team to address customer inquiries and technical requirements.
• Participate in team meetings to share project updates and strategies for improvement.
• Utilize mentorship from experienced team members to develop technical acumen and soft skills.
• Conduct ongoing research to stay informed about industry trends and product developments.
• Assist in troubleshooting client issues, applying problem-solving skills in a team environment.
• Foster relationships with clients through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Achieve key learning milestones set during onboarding to ensure readiness for increased responsibilities.

What You Will Bring

• 3-5 years of sales experience with a technical background.
• Strong soft skills and ability to engage in social settings.
• Technical acumen with a capacity to learn new technologies quickly.
• Problem-solving abilities demonstrated through practical experience.
• Inquisitive nature and willingness to continually learn and grow.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork capabilities.
• Comfortable engaging in conversations, especially in technical contexts.
• Ability to adapt and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.

Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].