Presales Architect

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Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next Presales Architect on the Twilio.org team! About the job This position is needed to enable our public sector, healthcare, non-profit and NGO customers to build the future of communications. The Presales Architect is a critical part of the sales team focused on our Twilio.org segment. Twilio’s Presales Architects are responsible for delivering the Technical Win and best Product Fit to our customers. They lead the technical pre-sales relationship, drive technical discovery, propose technical architectures, demonstrate the product, anticipate concerns and offer creative solutions. They build customer trust in Twilio’s solutions. Presales Architects should be comfortable engaging with decision makers, demonstrating product capabilities, and creating solution designs based on customer needs and requirements. As a Presales Architect you will be a recognized pre-sales expert and technical influencer by sales leaders. You will run even the most complex opportunities independently. Effectively communicating across departments and functions while owning the strategic vision for their organization across multiple calendar years. This is the go-to technical person for the sales team who mentors and uplifts their peers. You will work independently but actively prevent yourself from becoming a single point of failure within the team. You will have the opportunity to grow your peers and partners within other departments bringing customer insights to other Twilions. Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: Partner with Account Executives and Partner Account Managers to execute pre-sales activities including opportunity qualification, demonstrations, Proof-of-Concept, RFP, design documentation, technical presentations and enablement sessions. Help customers achieve success by leading the technical and product sale, recommending best-practice solutions, and guiding them on how to use Twilio’s APIs. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to our customers’ senior leadership teams, by taking the lead on understanding customer technical pains through discovery in order to design, demonstrate, and present innovative solutions that solve business challenges. Build and present highly interactive, complex and engaging customer product demonstrations to help showcase the capabilities of Twilio’s Communications Products, while effectively forming strong customer relationships with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders Proactively identity team or organizational needs, documenting them in depth and evaluating the criticality of the need and then proposes strategies to implement the solutions Contribute to the broader Twilio Presales Engineering community through knowledge sharing, constructing demonstration materials, and creating reusable presentations Mentor less experienced Presales Engineers and often act as a facilitator or team leader Able to be a presenter at Twilio-sponsored, industry and internal events Qualifications Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! *Required: 12+ years pre-sales experience selling complex, technical products or 12+ years of professional experience supporting technical products coupled with customer facing experience, particularly in delivery or consulting Excellent communicator and presenter who is able to gain audience confidence and effectively communicate the ROI of products across various use cases to customers Ability to build a deep understanding of a customer’s communications needs and guide them to a technical solution Previous experience with customer engagement and supporting products and technologies along with communicating the ROI of products across various use cases to customers. Demonstrates exceptional technical proficiency and thought leadership, actively contributing to shaping the team's strategy. Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate strategic vision, inspire and influence others internally and externally at all organizational levels. Customer focused problem solver, adept at striking the balance between crafting innovative technical solutions and prioritizing the customer's best interests. Previous software development experience or working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Familiarity with cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) and cloud application architecture. Previous experience in Telecom, SIP, Contact Center, or Security Experience with sales methodologies Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience Previous experience working with partners (i.e. chan