Information TechnologyFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
About Senga
Senga is a Nairobi-based startup streamlining supply chains and logistics for formal retail, starting with Africa. We are looking for a smart Sales Engineer interested in evangelizing software to join our team. We strongly prefer candidates with Engineering or Computer Science backgrounds. If you studied Computer Science or Electronic Engineering, and did well, don’t want to be a dev but want to remain technical, are organized, and possess the ability to persuade, we’d love to hear from you.
Note: We are an in-office company. This is important for the stage we are in, the culture we are working to build, and the highly collaborative environment we require for success. This role is not suited to remote applicants.
About the Role
As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for helping us get our new software products to the market. You will understand our business and products deeply, understand our customers’ businesses and products deeply, and connect the two for success on both ends. You are very technically adept, flexible, hungry, friendly, organized, and work easily with all kinds of people.
Roles and Responsibilities
Evangelize our new software product(s) to customers and provide feedback on how to improve customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with the product leader and sales team to identify customer needs and develop suitable product or service solutions.
Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept sessions to prospects and clients.
Prepare and deliver proposals, quotations, and technical documentation.
Work closely with the engineering team and product leader to ensure customer requirements are met.
Support the product team with technical insights, competitive analysis, and feedback from clients.
Stay up to speed with our technology as well as regional and global trends to help the company remain competitive.
Support the engineering team as needed to get our customers up and running and to solve problems.
Qualifications and Experience
You must have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar program (no exceptions).
We welcome both recent and experienced graduates to this role.
You must have a track record of verifiable high performance (top performer in your class or team).
Quick to learn various technologies and systems and can communicate to lay users and technologists with ease.
Highly organized and demonstrably proactive.
Great collaborator who recognizes that startups are team-oriented.
Ability to speak your mind and listen to others.
Comfortable with a commission-based incentive structure in this role.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Senga Technologies application portal. Visit https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1180518 to submit your application.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Senga Technologies on senga.co to apply. You will be required to provide your details and upload your CV through the application portal.
