Sevenai
Sr. Sales Engineer - Chicago
3mo ago
SeniorRemotetechnical salescybersecurityaiproduct demonstrationcustomer engagement
Senior Sales Engineer role focused on technical leadership in cybersecurity and AI-powered platforms, collaborating across teams to drive customer engagement and product influence.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead the technical sales discussions for high-value customer engagements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and security executives, deeply understanding their threat landscape and technology environment.
- Design and deliver compelling technical demonstrations and POCs that highlight differentiated capabilities of the 7AI platform.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate customer feedback into product features and roadmap priorities.
- Tailor solutions during Proof of Value to ensure long-term customer success
- Mentor and guide junior Sales Engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
- Represent 7AI at industry conferences, panels, and partner events as a technical subject matter expert.
- Drive continuous improvement of pre-sales processes, tools, and documentation to support scale.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity-focused Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or similar customer-facing technical roles.
- Demonstrated success in complex B2B enterprise sales, preferably in fast-paced startup environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and modern threat landscapes.
- Experience working with or evangelizing AI/ML technologies within the security domain.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor complex technical topics to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
- Strong leadership presence with a collaborative mindset and a drive to take ownership.
- Proven record in scripting / engineering and customization / implementation
Other
- 7AI is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Chicago to join our growing team as a key technical leader. This is a strategic role for a seasoned professional with deep cybersecurity expertise and a passion to learn and advocate for AI. As one of the first senior hires in our go-to-market team, you will play a critical role in shaping how we engage with customers, influence product direction, and scale our technical sales motion.
- You will partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams to drive high-impact engagements with prospects and customers. You’ll lead technical discovery, design sophisticated solutions, and communicate the business value of our AI-powered cybersecurity platform to both technical and executive stakeholders.