Chris Simonelli

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About Chris Simonelli

Salesforce.com transformed the enterprise software market with cloud computing. We've launched business apps and platforms that are as easy to use as Amazon.com and as social as Facebook. And now we've got our sights set on the next generation of cloud computing. Recognized five years in a row as one of FORTUNE's Best Companies to Work For. Ranked #1 on The World's Most Innovative Companies list by Forbes Magazine, four years in a row! With more than employees, the first enterprise cloud computing company to exceed $2.0B in annual revenue run rate, and more than 97,700 customers worldwide, we are proud to contribute to the success of companies of all sizes and industries, around the globe. We're also one of the "Best Places to Work"(FORTUNE). The Principal Sales Engineer is responsible for presenting product offerings and architecture in the best light to prospects and customers, to evoke confidence in company's technology infrastructure, and removing all technical objections in the sales cycle. To accomplish this, the Sales Engineer must have a strong desire to leverage their technical and/or sales skills, including the ability to solicit business requirements, develop a technical sales strategy, configure and effectively demonstrate the solutions that address these requirements and provide business value. Responsibilities: Understand the customer need and establish company's product as the best solution that addresses that need Build and present customized demos Present companies technology infrastructure, including demonstrating deep familiarity with companies hardware, software, networking and security stack Participate in all appropriate product, sales, and procedural training and certification to acquire and maintain the knowledge necessary to be effective in the position Attain quarterly and annual objectives assigned by management Respond effectively to RFPs