Principal Sales Engineer (Expansion)

Attentive® is the AI-powered mobile marketing platform transforming the way brands personalize consumer engagement. Attentive enables marketers to craft tailored journeys for every subscriber, driving higher recurring revenue and maximizing campaign performance. Activating real-time data from multiple channels and advanced AI, the platform personalizes content, tone, and timing to deliver 1:1 messages that truly resonate.

With a top-rated customer success team recognized on G2, Attentive partners with marketers to provide strategic guidance and optimize SMS and email campaigns. Trusted by leading global brands like Neiman Marcus, Samsung, Wayfair, and Dyson, Attentive ensures enterprise-grade compliance and deliverability, supporting trillions of interactions across more than 70 industries. To learn more or request a demo, visit www.attentive.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram.

Attentive’s growth has been recognized by Deloitte’s Fast 500, Linkedin’s Top Startups and Forbes Cloud 100 all thanks to the hard work from our global employees!

About the Role

We are a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators focused on driving excellence in expanding our email and AI solutions. Passionate about delivering value to our clients, we prioritize creativity, technical expertise, and customer-first thinking to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

Join a team where your technical skills and strategic mindset will make a direct impact on client success and company growth. You’ll be empowered to take ownership, collaborate with talented peers, and shape the future of our email and AI offerings.

• Serve as the technical backbone of our sales process, guiding prospects through solution evaluations and overcoming technical challenges
• Develop and deliver customized product demos that address customer-specific use cases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize client solutions and ensure a seamless experience from onboarding to implementation
• Act as the go-to expert for technical inquiries, including security and compliance assessments
• Share insights with product teams to help shape the roadmap and improve our competitive edge
• Lead product enablement initiatives to empower internal teams and enhance overall effectiveness

• 5+ years of experience in a technical sales role, including 3+ years as a Sales Engineer or Solution Architect with direct expertise in ESPs and/or another retention marketing solution.
• Strong technical acumen, with proficiency in APIs, SFTP, and familiarity with programming languages such as JavaScript or Python.
• Adept at building relationships and communicating technical concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experienced with tools like Looker, Salesforce, Jira, and RFP software.
• Driven by curiosity, innovation, and a desire to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

You'll get competitive perks and benefits, from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.

For US based applicants:

- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $155,000 - $195,000 annually + bonus/commission + equity + benefits

- Equity is a substantial part of the total compensation package

- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

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Attentive Company Values

Default to Action - Move swiftly and with purpose

Be One Unstoppable Team - Rally as each other’s champions

Champion the Customer - Our success is defined by our customers' success

Act Like an Owner - Take responsibility for Attentive’s success

Learn more about AWAKE, Attentive’s collective of employee resource groups.

If you do not meet all the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply! No job description is perfect, and we may also have another opportunity that closely matches your skills and experience.

At Attentive, we know that our Company's strength lies in the diversity of our employees. Attentive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees, applicants and covered individuals regardless of protected characteristics. We prioritize and maintain a fair, inclusive and equitable workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Attentive is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.