Sales Engineering Manager, Central (Enterprise)

Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn’t take itself too seriously; and we’re looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We’re growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are. As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs. Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity. Location: Texas, the Midwest, or the Southeast (US) Why You'll Love This Role As a Solutions Engineer, you'll get to flex your technical chops and storytelling skills by helping customers uncover the full potential of Cribl in real-world environments. With the freedom of remote work and the excitement of solving unique data challenges, every day brings something new—and impactful. As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will… Lead the Enterprise Central Solutions Engineering team, reinforcing sales methodology and metrics-led best practices Provide ongoing mentorship to SEs on pre-sales techniques for securing new clients and expanding within existing customers, across our full portfolio of solutions Continually assess and develop the technical capabilities of each team member to ensure each SE reaches and maintains the required technical knowledge to perform their pre-sales duties effectively Provide periodic performance reviews, assess skill sets, handle personal issues, and provide personal/professional development opportunities Partner with Regional Sales Directors and support Sales/SE teams, leveraging sales campaigns in order to achieve revenue targets Identify problem areas and formulate relevant solutions, and execute on solutions effectively. Support Sales Reps + SE teams with their sales campaigns and customer management activities in order to ensure a high rate of success and achieve revenue targets, by assessing customer information, identify and address problem areas, formulate relevant solutions, and present solutions effectively Deliver sales presentations, present technical information about Cribl’s products and services, conduct product demonstrations and execute Proof of Value events We are a remote-first company and work happens across many time-zones – you may be required to occasionally perform duties outside your standard working hours If You’ve Got It - We Want It Proven track record of successfully leading a technical pre-sales region at a software company that drives target attainment, meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual quota targets Ability to teach SEs how to identify new and existing opportunities through consultative selling methodologies Experience in understanding and executing sales plays with an SE team, specifically land and expand plays, and tailoring those plays to drive revenue in your region Ability to communicate effectively in presentations with executive-level customers, direct reports, and the Cribl Leadership Team Experience building technical champions within customers and prospects, including fostering relationships with senior executives Proven self-starter with a motivated attitude to be able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities simultaneously Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude towards your team, customers and co-workers Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent AND a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pre-sales, preferably in a leadership capacity Ability to travel up to 30% Strong preference will be given to candidates with a background in selling Security and/or DevOps solutions. Candidates must live in Texas, the Midwest, or the Southeast United States. Salary Range ($165K - $195k) The sala ... (truncated, view full listing at source)