At 8x8 Inc. [Nasdaq:EGHT] we put communications at the heart of our business and build technology that allows people to connect anytime, anywhere they are in the world, and on any device. XCaaS - the 8x8 Experience Communications Platform - brings together Employee and Customer Experience, enabling hybrid workforces across the globe to connect, collaborate, and delight customers, while providing businesses with real-time communications analytics, intelligence and unique insights.

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Sales Engineers are the primary technical resource for the inside sales and field sales force. The Senior Sales Engineer (SE) is responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our products. The SE must be able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users. Must be able to identify all technical issues of assigned accounts to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. Must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with prospect and sales rep throughout the sales cycle. Responsibilities Developing formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities Transfer industry, technical, and product knowledge to customers Keep up-to-date on relevant competitive solutions, products, and services Provide technical and sales support for accounts Perform advanced technical presentations for customers, and prospects remotely and in-person Develop advanced system configurations and implementations in response to customer needs and requirements Develop and maintain an expert understanding of all 8x8 applications and products Representation at conferences, industry, and sales events when requested by the department manager Provide direct support for the functional and technical fulfillment of RFI's, RFQ's and RFP's in their sales territory Responsible for continued education on the platform and underlying technologies Able to convey customer requirements to Product Management teams Qualifications 3 to 5 years sales engineering experience in Unified Communications 3+ years proficiency in selling hosted contact center applications High availability telephony and contact center architectures platform and application design Ability to provide technical leadership to the account team Ability to work effectively on a remote basis Requires an action-oriented individual with a very strong initiative to be successful Willingness to take ownership of accounts and account related actions Must be able to coordinate across various groups and functional teams Ability to complete job Responsibilities with minimal supervision Demonstrate ability to implement, drive and track projects Ability to apply solutions, technology, and products to a business opportunity Willingness to travel throughout the sales region Strong verbal and written communications skills with a focus on needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques.

The compensation range reflects the Company’s good faith belief at the time of posting. 8x8 has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Further, individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience, knowledge, success, education and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including discretionary merit increases, bonus and/or stock. Certain roles have the opportunity to earn sales variable compensation incentives based on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role.

Salary Ranges:

$166,875.00 - $278,125.00

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