Channel Systems Engineer at Nutanix
Denver, CO 80201
About the Job
The Opportunity Do you love discovering customers’ business challenges and crafting unique solutions for them? Are you ready for an opportunity to transform the way companies work? If you have a passion for Enterprise Cloud Technology and a knack for helping customers understand them; we want to talk to you!Nutanix (NTNX) is looking for a driven and passionate Systems Engineer -Channel (SE) which is a technical field pre-sales/ enablement position that serves as the lead advocate for our Partner Presales Systems Engineers & Solution Architects. You will be responsible for driving channel technical enablement initiatives and creating content to ensure our partners are able to perform all the functions that a Nutanix Systems Engineer does, including product demonstrations and executing Proofs of Concept (POC)
You will be tasked with creating and delivering compelling sales and technical training, building trust as a resource both internally and externally, all while identifying and driving initiatives to strengthen our partners’ offerings and ensure continual growth.Systems Engineering at Nutanix Our Systems Engineering & Solution Sales organization is made up of 800+ customer-focused technical sales professionals who are responsible for identifying and matching technology opportunities with the customer’s business issues and objectives, as well as channel partner training and enablement
This team also acts in a consultative fashion and is looked to as an expert in their field by the Nutanix sales, customer success, business partners, and customersYour Role Be a crucial member of the Channel SE team helping Nutanix partners be successful with Nutanix portfolio and solutions.Collaborate with partners to identify prospective customers and/or product capability assessment and validation as it applies to the technical sales process.Collaborate with the marketing and events team to create any partner-facing documents for go-to-market solutionsPartner with channel sales and field marketing to plan, deliver and manage effective demand generation campaigns with partners.Participate in technical events together with partners -conferences, meet-ups, blogs, and moreNavigate & build long-term relationships with channel partners and be seen and treated as a trusted & valued resourceSize and configure Nutanix solutions according to customer’s unique needsPartner with the sales team to assist in drafting proposals; recommend and design customer solutionsProvide enablement & training resources to equip them to drive sales independently
Support partners who progress deals autonomously by reviewing Bill of Materials (BOMs), helping the partner prepare for presentations, and advising on solutionsWork with the Nutanix Regional SE Manager to drive field pre- and post-sales alignment and engagement with partners.Invest time and effort to learn new technologies to help our partners adapt their solutions and integrate your knowledge into their efforts.Manage complex, strategic partners and GSIs, and manage larger sales transactionsCreate and deliver technical product presentations to channel partners, provide technical guidance, and access to the right information to win opportunities
On select large opportunities, drive sales motions with the channel partners (e.g., attend sales call, conduct demo)Subject matter expertise in one or more relevant technology disciplines to establish credibility with technical leadersWhat You’ll Bring 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role with 5+ years’ experience as a Presales EngineerBachelor’s Degree and working knowledge of Information Technology or equivalent experienceFamiliarity working with Channel partners and having good knowledge of a channel-centric market approachDemonstrated ability to develop and use engaging, informative, and compelling presentation methodologies and drive overall channel technical enablement plan for the regionAbility to motivate, train, and conduct seminars within partners to exceed revenue targetsAbility to be an excellent partner with technical resources at all levels of a partner organization.Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to communicate professionally with partners, customers, and internal cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and EngineeringA structured thinker with excellent presentation and problem-solving skillsSelf-starter with excellent time management & organizational skillsA desire to learn and be challenged, and continuously strive for excellencePresales experience in datacenter and cloud technologies such as storage, virtualization, and automation frameworks with a solid level of expertise in technical specifications to sell Nutanix products and services.Familiarity with container and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.Understanding of emerging technology areas like cloud platforms, microservices, and automation.Ability to provide mentorship for new hires and peer colleaguesWilling to travel across the region up to 50%.About the team.Meet the hiring manager- Tommy Burke, Senior Manager, Channel Systems Engineering.The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $159,200 and USD $ 238,800 per year.However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors
Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting
In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.--
You will be tasked with creating and delivering compelling sales and technical training, building trust as a resource both internally and externally, all while identifying and driving initiatives to strengthen our partners’ offerings and ensure continual growth.Systems Engineering at Nutanix Our Systems Engineering & Solution Sales organization is made up of 800+ customer-focused technical sales professionals who are responsible for identifying and matching technology opportunities with the customer’s business issues and objectives, as well as channel partner training and enablement
This team also acts in a consultative fashion and is looked to as an expert in their field by the Nutanix sales, customer success, business partners, and customersYour Role Be a crucial member of the Channel SE team helping Nutanix partners be successful with Nutanix portfolio and solutions.Collaborate with partners to identify prospective customers and/or product capability assessment and validation as it applies to the technical sales process.Collaborate with the marketing and events team to create any partner-facing documents for go-to-market solutionsPartner with channel sales and field marketing to plan, deliver and manage effective demand generation campaigns with partners.Participate in technical events together with partners -conferences, meet-ups, blogs, and moreNavigate & build long-term relationships with channel partners and be seen and treated as a trusted & valued resourceSize and configure Nutanix solutions according to customer’s unique needsPartner with the sales team to assist in drafting proposals; recommend and design customer solutionsProvide enablement & training resources to equip them to drive sales independently
Support partners who progress deals autonomously by reviewing Bill of Materials (BOMs), helping the partner prepare for presentations, and advising on solutionsWork with the Nutanix Regional SE Manager to drive field pre- and post-sales alignment and engagement with partners.Invest time and effort to learn new technologies to help our partners adapt their solutions and integrate your knowledge into their efforts.Manage complex, strategic partners and GSIs, and manage larger sales transactionsCreate and deliver technical product presentations to channel partners, provide technical guidance, and access to the right information to win opportunities
On select large opportunities, drive sales motions with the channel partners (e.g., attend sales call, conduct demo)Subject matter expertise in one or more relevant technology disciplines to establish credibility with technical leadersWhat You’ll Bring 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role with 5+ years’ experience as a Presales EngineerBachelor’s Degree and working knowledge of Information Technology or equivalent experienceFamiliarity working with Channel partners and having good knowledge of a channel-centric market approachDemonstrated ability to develop and use engaging, informative, and compelling presentation methodologies and drive overall channel technical enablement plan for the regionAbility to motivate, train, and conduct seminars within partners to exceed revenue targetsAbility to be an excellent partner with technical resources at all levels of a partner organization.Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to communicate professionally with partners, customers, and internal cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and EngineeringA structured thinker with excellent presentation and problem-solving skillsSelf-starter with excellent time management & organizational skillsA desire to learn and be challenged, and continuously strive for excellencePresales experience in datacenter and cloud technologies such as storage, virtualization, and automation frameworks with a solid level of expertise in technical specifications to sell Nutanix products and services.Familiarity with container and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.Understanding of emerging technology areas like cloud platforms, microservices, and automation.Ability to provide mentorship for new hires and peer colleaguesWilling to travel across the region up to 50%.About the team.Meet the hiring manager- Tommy Burke, Senior Manager, Channel Systems Engineering.The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $159,200 and USD $ 238,800 per year.However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors
Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting
In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.--
