Company Description
Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, we've pioneered BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate.
But that's not all. Strategy is also leading to a groundbreaking shift in how companies approach their treasury reserve strategy, boldly adopting Bitcoin as a key asset. This visionary move is reshaping the financial landscape and solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Four years after adopting the Bitcoin Standard, Strategy's stock has outperformed every company in S&P 500.
Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued.
Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee; you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Engineering Director to lead our team of sales engineers across the APAC region (8-10 team members). The person will be responsible for managing all facets of the sales engineering function. These include leading the most important sales cycles, ensuring technical plus professional excellence along with the recruiting, development and leadership of a team of Sales Engineers.
In this role, you will drive the technical sales process, ensuring our sales engineers deliver exceptional support and demonstrate the value of our SaaS business intelligence solutions to prospective clients. You will collaborate closely with sales, product management, and customer success teams to maximize our impact in these regional markets and support our global growth strategy.
Your Focus
Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of sales engineers across the APAC region.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Partner with the sales team to understand customer needs and provide technical expertise during the sales cycle.
Lead product demonstrations, proof of concepts, and technical presentations that effectively communicate the value of our solutions.
Sales cycle leadership means personal involvement in the most important sales cycles in their assigned region to ensure the highest possibility of success. This may include individual contribution.
Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and our product capabilities to provide valuable insights and guidance.
Assist in the creation of technical documentation, FAQs, and training materials for internal teams and customers.
Work closely with product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback and influence product roadmap decisions.
Coordinate with marketing to ensure that technical materials are aligned with sales campaigns.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the sales engineering team.
Report on team performance, sales opportunities, and customer feedback to senior management.
Engage with key customers and prospects to build relationships and understand their technical requirements.
Support customer onboarding and implementation efforts as needed to ensure successful product adoption.
Support Partners of Strategy to identify and define joint opportunities. The individual will provide functional and technical advice, sales training and other in-person support to Partners on an as-needed basis.
Advance the product knowledge of Strategy Partners through education, training, skills transfer, and best practices.
Required Experience and Skills
Demonstrable experience in a sales engineering management
position with proven ability to lead and motivate a high-performing
team in a fast-paced environment (8-10 team members).
Strong previous experience in a Sales Engineering (Pre-sales) position, supporting sales cycles selling Business Intelligence or other high-value business solutions.
Experience with BI tools (e.g., MicroStrategy, Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik, SAP Analytics Cloud, Quicksight, Business Objects, Cognos, Looker).
Training in value-based selling (MEDDICC, Force Management, Demo to Win, etc.)
Demonstrated sales success.
SaaS and Cloud based selling with Hyperscalers and other partners (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
General knowledge of AI and prompt engineering.
General knowledge of the BI and analytics market.
Specific experience with Strategy tool is an added advantage
Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, data engineering, data integration
SaaS and Cloud based selling with the main Hyperscalers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with APAC markets and cultures, with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Ability to travel as required.
Degree educated or equivalent (Computer Science or Information Technology).
Additional Information
Strategy is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex age, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis.
