Sales Engineer

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Covario, Inc. is the nation’s largest independent provider of SEO (search engine optimization) and SEM (search engine marketing) agency services. Covario’s integrated marketing services and software solutions encompass paid and organic search management, as well as strategic social media marketing and content marketing optimization. The firm is also the developer of an award-winning platform for cross-media optimization and attribution analysis known as the Covario CMO Dashboard™. Covario was selected by OMMA as the 2011 Search Agency of the Year, and was one of only nine companies – from more than 100 considered – to be included in the 2011 Forrester Wave of U.S. Search Marketing Agencies, headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm has additional offices in Chicago, London, Beijing, Tokyo, and Singapore. Covario’s global client base includes world leaders in technology, consumer electronics, retail, ecommerce, financial services, media, entertainment, publishing, and consumer packaged goods. More information is available at http://www.covario.com.

 

Sales Engineers will assist in completing RFPs, proposals, develop and present reporting to address each business requirement and travel to meetings with potential clients. The Sales Engineer will also create customized demos and addresses all technical requests during the sales process

This position includes all of the following aspects:
Intermediate knowledge of technical SEO, preferably with 2-3 years of direct in-house and/or agency experience.
In-depth knowledge of website marketing and analysis, including search engines, email, affiliates, and CRM
Exceptional presentation skills and client-facing experience
Expert in Internet and online marketing
Website analytics and analytic vendors
Product demos (once trained)
Working knowledge of Linux, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, & Apache Tomcat Servers
Knowledge and experience with complex sites, preferably experience with large ecommerce sites

 

Responsibilities:
Create and present product demonstrations via web conference and onsite at client offices
Translate client reporting or analysis objectives into solutions based on implementation or configuration
Answer technical and logistical questions during the sales process through documentation, presentations, and demonstrations
Assist major account executives in creating client presentations and solution strategy
Develop knowledge about competing products, and develop sales strategies to address
Assist in proof of concepts by working with prospects to define deliverables and scope, coordinating with the Implementation team, and working with prospects to prove deliverables are complete
Participate in road shows, conferences, and other sales opportunities
Document other client product requests and requirements for product management and engineering departments
Maintain the technical aspects of the software’s support sites
Provide thought leadership content to Marketing for Blogs, Social Pushes, Webinars, etc.

 

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have the following proven experience and characteristics:
At least 5 years previous success in a technical pre-sales or consulting environment
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint), email, and how the Internet and websites work
Ability to travel up to 50%
Familiar and skilled with graphics programs to create presentations (i.e., Adobe Photoshop)
Must be self-managed, responsive, and dedicated to customer support
Understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and web protocols
Experience with Linux and writing MySQL queries
Strong verbal and writing skills (writing samples helpful)
Project management skills in delivering on time solutions that routinely exceed customer needs
Must be versed in software project lifecycle methodologies
Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree

 

Special Consideration Given For:
Master's degree or other advanced education
Experience in technical pre-sales in the web analytics, business intelligence, or Search industries
Experience in Web marketing projects (email, search engine, affiliate, and site optimization)
Degree, education, or experience in statistics or statistical analysis
Web development experience
Demonstrated exceptional sales or consulting skills from previous employment