Pre-sales Specialist (SaaS)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting role, ideally in the SaaS or technology sector
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About The Position
Our client, a technology company recognized for its innovative SaaS solutions, is looking for a pre-sales specialist to support its sales team in demonstrating the technical value of its solutions to major accounts and government clients. The incumbent acts as a key link between the sales, technical, and product teams, translating the business needs of potential clients into concrete solutions.
Main Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to qualify opportunities and understand the technical and business challenges of prospects
- Design and present customized product demonstrations tailored to each client's specific needs
- Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs/RFIs) and prepare the associated technical documentation
- Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) in collaboration with the technical teams
- Act as a product expert during client meetings, trade shows, and webinars
- Ensure a smooth handover of information to the implementation teams once the sale is closed
- Remain at Monitoring SaaS market trends and competing solutions
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting role, ideally in the SaaS or technology sector
- Excellent communication and technical explanation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingualism (French/English) (a significant asset, given the North American clientele)
- Knowledge of B2B sales cycles and consultative selling methodologies (an asset)
- Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Hybrid position based in Montreal
- Competitive salary + benefits package
- Collaborative work environment within a growing company
- Professional development opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Partner with sales, technical, and product teams to qualify opportunities, understand client needs, and demonstrate tailored SaaS solutions. Prepare RFP/RFI responses and technical documentation, develop proofs of concept, support client-facing events, coordinate handovers to implementation teams, and monitor market and competitor trends.
Requirements
The role seeks 3–5 years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting, ideally in SaaS or technology. Strong communication and technical explanation skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a degree in business, IT, engineering, or a related field are desired; French-English bilingualism and familiarity with B2B sales cycles and consultative selling are assets.
Skills
- Pre-Sales
- SaaS Solutions
- Opportunity Qualification
- Technical Sales
- Product Demonstrations
- RFP/RFI Responses
- Technical Documentation
- Proofs of Concept
- Client Presentations
- Sales Handover
- Market Monitoring
- Competitive Analysis
- Communication
- Project Management
- B2B Sales
- Consultative Selling
Benefits
- Benefits Package
- Professional Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Technology
- Software
- Consulting
Keywords
- SaaS
- Pre-Sales
- Solutions Engineering
- Technical Consulting
- B2B Sales
- Consultative Selling
- Opportunity Qualification
- Technical Demonstrations
- RFP
- RFI
- Technical Documentation
- Proofs of Concept
- Client Meetings
- Trade Shows
- Webinars
- Sales Cycles
- Implementation Handover
- Market Trends
- Competitive Solutions
- French-English Bilingualism