Solutions Engineer - Benefitfocus

Benefitfocus.com, Inc., the leading producer of employee benefits software is looking for an energetic, assertive and articulate�Solutions Engineer�to join a dynamic team of sales individuals. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience presenting the functional and�technical side of software to �C� level customers within the enterprise sales process.�

• Work in conjunction with our Enterprise Sales Team as the lead technical representative during the pre-sales process
• Deliver detailed, comprehensive�software demonstrations to�prospective customers onsite, online, and via telephone
• Work in a challenging, fast-paced environment to provide expert knowledge of our software products and implementation methodology
• Assess prospective customers� business and technical needs and design complex software solutions to meet those needs
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and scopes of work for large software implementation projects
• Work with product management and engineers to understand Benefitfocus� product offering and technical architecture
• Travel up to 50% in support of sales engagements
• Assist in the completion of functional and technical responses for RFI/ RFP�s
• Additional duties as assigned

This position can be based in Washington or Oregon.

Keyword: Sales, Pre-sales, Java, EDI, software design, architecture
Required Experience:

• Experience demonstrating complex application functionality and designing customer-specific software solutions for large enterprise deals
• Knowledge of enterprise-level software technology, including server hardware, networking, web applications, electronic data exchange, and service -oriented architectures�
• At least 3-5 years general software industry experience
• 2+ years experience selling both software products and services, preferably in one of these industries: employee benefits, human resources, payroll, healthcare, or other HCM practices
• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in computer software or systems. Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree preferred, or substitute degree/experience in human resources, employee benefits, or healthcare.

From: Benefitfocus