Promise is an innovative fintech company that has secured over $50 million in funding from prominent investors including Reid Hoffman and Howard Schultz. Recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022" and featured in "Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024," Promise specializes in creating flexible payment solutions for government agencies and utilities.
The Sales Engineer role is a crucial position bridging technical expertise with sales acumen. As a Sales Engineer, you'll be the technical subject matter expert in the sales process, responsible for qualifying opportunities, assessing customer requirements, and presenting Promise's solutions to both business and technical audiences. The role requires a unique blend of technical knowledge and communication skills, as you'll be crafting implementation proposals, responding to RFPs, and ensuring customer requirements are effectively communicated to the product team.
The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of solutions engineering experience, preferably with exposure to government agencies and utility companies. You'll need strong technical fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into tangible benefits for customers. The role offers competitive compensation ($150K-$165.5K), equity, and comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage for employees and dependents.
Working in a hybrid environment, you'll collaborate with a talented team including alumni from companies like Palantir, Google, and Stripe. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping organizations better serve individuals facing financial difficulties while being part of a rapidly growing, mission-driven company.