Principal Solution Engineer

Salesforce is a leading enterprise software company providing cloud-based CRM and business solutions.
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Retail

Description For Principal Solution Engineer

Salesforce is seeking a Principal Solution Engineer to join their team, focusing on the Retail and Consumer Goods vertical in Mumbai, India. This role combines technical expertise with business acumen, requiring 12+ years of experience in pre-sales or implementation of customer engagement solutions.

The position demands a versatile professional who can serve as a strategic partner, working closely with sales teams to drive digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading discovery sessions, creating compelling product demonstrations, and building implementation roadmaps for enterprise customers.

Key aspects of the role include providing thought leadership in digital transformation, conducting successful discovery sessions and workshops, building innovative solutions, and presenting business value to executives. The position requires strong technical knowledge of cloud computing, CRM solutions, and enterprise software, combined with exceptional communication and presentation skills.

The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while driving business outcomes for major retail and consumer goods organizations. You'll be part of a dynamic team, contributing to product evolution through valuable field insights, and helping customers achieve their digital transformation goals.

As a Principal Solution Engineer, you'll be expected to manage multiple customer engagements concurrently, deliver technical responses to RFPs/RFIs, and demonstrate deep understanding of customer journey mapping and use case development. The position requires both technical depth and business acumen, making it ideal for someone who enjoys bridging the gap between technical solutions and business value.

This role is perfect for a seasoned professional who is passionate about technology, customer success, and driving meaningful change in enterprise organizations. You'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders, shape digital transformation strategies, and contribute to the success of both Salesforce and its customers in the retail and consumer goods sector.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Solution Engineer

  • Collaborate with Sales teams to navigate territories and foster relationships
  • Lead outcome-driven conversations for customer business requirements
  • Create future visions for customers on the Salesforce platform
  • Deliver product demonstrations
  • Act as liaison between product and enablement teams
  • Provide thought leadership in digital transformation
  • Build solution presentations, demonstrations and prototypes
  • Build implementation roadmaps
  • Deliver functional and technical responses to RFPs/RFIs
  • Lead multiple customer engagements concurrently

Requirements For Principal Solution Engineer

Java
  • Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in IT Industry
  • Experience in pre-sales or implementation of customer engagement solutions
  • Relevant Industry Experience in Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Strong focus and experience in pre-sales or implementation
  • Experience in demonstrating Customer engagement solution
  • Business Analysis/Business case/ROI construction skills
  • Experience in sophisticated solution selling to Enterprise customers
  • Understanding of Cloud Computing, SFA, Service & Support, Marketing and Mobile solutions
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Outstanding presentation and demonstration skills
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience

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