
Sales Engineer – Pre-Sales
DataGalaxy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lyon • France
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Analyze functional and technical requirements of client projects.
- Build tailored solutions and lead POCs to demonstrate platform capabilities.
- Provide recommendations to optimize implementation and facilitate production rollout.
- Translate client needs and RFPs into compelling, customized offers.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure proposals meet both technical and business expectations.
- Ensure alignment with budget, timelines, and customer expectations.
- Deliver impactful product demos in meetings, workshops, or events.
- Support account executives during client meetings and proposal defenses.
- Contribute to commercial success across all phases of the sales cycle (discovery, solutioning, closing, handover).
- Organise and deliver monthly Webinars with subjects aligned with Go To Market priorities defined by VP Revenue and VP Marketing.
- Represent DataGalaxy at trade shows, conferences, and presentations (France & abroad).
- Stay ahead of industry trends and conduct active competitive watch.
Requirements
- Experience in a Pre-Sales, Solution Architect, or similar role in IT, Data, or Software sectors.
- Strong understanding of enterprise software environments and SaaS platforms.
- Familiarity with technical project management and integration logic.
- Fluent in English and French
- Willingness to travel (France & occasional international trips).
- Excellent communication skills - ability to simplify complex topics and speak confidently in public.
- Strong collaboration and coordination mindset.
- Client-oriented with a solution-driven approach.
- Self-organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning, especially in the data ecosystem.
Benefits
- Offices in the heart of Lyon (Part Dieu) and Paris (2ème arr.)
- Flexible working hours ("forfait jour")
- Remote work at will & 2.70€ net per day worked from home
- 2 weeks of working from anywhere 🌍
- Health insurance Apicil covering you and your family
- Meal vouchers (Swile card of 9€/day)
- Public transport 50% reimbursement, 100% reimbursement for your bike subscription
- Holiday Bonus 🏝️
- Quarterly team events and seminars
- An attractive remuneration according to your performance and your potential
- A real opportunity to join a French start-up that is a pioneer in its market 🚀
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
technical requirements analysissolution architectureproof of concept (POC)implementation optimizationproduct demonstrationstechnical project managementintegration logicSaaS platformsenterprise software environmentsdata ecosystem
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaboration mindsetclient-orientedsolution-drivenself-organizationability to manage multiple prioritiespublic speakingsimplifying complex topicsinnovationcontinuous learning