Preferred location: Greater Boston area, or near major US airport.
Position Summary:
The Sales Product Specialist / Sales Engineer will play a critical role in supporting RaySecur's sales team by providing technical expertise and ensuring seamless execution of pre-sales, sales support, and operational activities. This role bridges the gap between technical solutions and customer needs, while also providing operational support to enhance sales effectiveness and ensure a positive customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Sales Support
- Develop sales tools and refine processes to empower field sales teams and drive revenue generation.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations, both virtually and onsite.
- Utilize resources and apply learning to teach and tailor product solutions to the customer’s environment.
- Act as the product technical expert liaison during the sales process to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Sales Operations Support
- Input HubSpot CRM data, ensuring accurate tracking of sales activities, customer data, and key metrics.
- Prepare and refine sales-related documents, including proposals, presentations, and reports.
- Support management of sales demo equipment fleet, including demo logistics coordination.
RFP & Contract Management
- Manage the RFP and contract processes, draft comprehensive responses, meet due dates, and ensure that all RFPs and proposals align with customer requirements.
- Create and maintain a catalog of FAQs and boilerplate responses to streamline future RFP and contract preparations.
- Track and report metrics, including the percentage of RFPs completed, submitted on time, and accepted without submission issues.
- Provide administrative support for proposal submission, contract execution, renewals, and updates.
Market & Product Awareness
- Stay informed on product launches, marketing promotions, industry trends, and market insights, sharing actionable data to support sales growth.
- Provide sales teams with relevant updates on market dynamics and competitor activity.
Trade Shows & Events
- Represent RaySecur at industry trade shows and events, showcasing product capabilities and networking with potential customers.
- Support logistics for trade show participation, including setup, booth management, and follow-up activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the product and engineering teams to stay informed on product updates, features, and developments.
- Collaborate with marketing on sales enablement tools and materials.
- Provide field feedback to inform product improvements and customer needs.
Customer Support Transition
- Support the handoff of customers to post-sale service teams, ensuring a smooth transition and clear communication of customer expectations and requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in field sales support, technical sales, or sales engineering role, in a technology or security-related field.
- Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot preferred) and sales processes.
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand and explain complex solutions, including setup, demonstration, and troubleshooting of hardware systems
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Willingness to travel as needed (up to 75%).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with public sector contracts (e.g., GSA, Federal, State, and Local).
- Familiarity with security technologies or public safety solutions.
- Knowledge of sales metrics, forecasting, and reporting.
Why Join RaySecur?
At RaySecur, you’ll work with a passionate and innovative team dedicated to protecting people and organizations from hidden threats. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the public security space.