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Sales Solutions Engineer - 1079

Moscow, IDOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Sales Solutions Engineer
  • Solutions Consultant
  • client-facing technical role
  • API integrations
  • Direct Data Share solutions
  • quota-carrying sales teams
  • revenue growth
  • solution briefs
  • live product demonstrations
  • complex data-driven solutions

Nice to have

  • enterprise sales
  • Fortune 500 organizations

Role summary

Lightcast is seeking a Sales Solutions Engineer to bridge client needs with company innovation. This role involves leading technical discovery, designing data-driven solutions using Lightcast's products (APIs, Direct Data Shares, SaaS dashboards), and supporting enterprise sales cycles. Responsibilities include crafting demos, responding to RFIs/RFPs, negotiating proof-of-concept scope, and ensuring smooth post-sale transitions. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in a similar client-facing technical role, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with API integrations and large language models.

Important information before applying:

Location: This position is based on-site in Moscow, Idaho, and requires five days per week in the office. We will consider only candidates who currently live locally or are willing to relocate.

Work Authorization: To respect your time, we cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Before applying, please confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Sales Solutions Engineer sit at the intersection of client ambition and Lightcast innovation. They help prospects translate business challenges—such as workforce planning, skills mapping, and competitive talent intelligence—into data-driven solutions using Lightcast Job Postings, Social Profiles, APIs, Direct Data Shares, and SaaS dashboards.

This role leads technical discovery, designs creative solutions, supports enterprise sales cycles, and ensures a smooth transition from solution design through implementation.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Consult and design — Lead technical discovery, prototype workflows, and craft persuasive demos showcasing how Lightcast APIs, Direct Data Shares, or SaaS dashboards satisfy client use cases

  • Champion the deal — Partner with Account Executives to shape evaluation plans, respond to RFIs/RFPs, negotiate proof-of-concept scope, and keep multiple stakeholders aligned through close

  • Enable success — Host post-sale handoffs and solution workshops so onboarding teams can deliver on the vision sold

  • Collaborate cross-functionally — Align on success plans with Account Managers and share deal context and technical artifacts to speed time to value, renewals, and expansion

    • Education and Experience:

  • 1–3 years of experience as a Sales Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, or in a comparable client-facing technical role.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; experience supporting enterprise sales, particularly with Fortune 500 organizations, is a plus.

  • Experience designing API integrations or Direct Data Share solutions.

  • Demonstrated ability to support quota-carrying sales teams and contribute to revenue growth.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.

  • Ability to create clear solution briefs, deliver live product demonstrations, and explain complex data-driven solutions.

  • Working knowledge of modern large language models and experience applying them to solution development or client enablement.

    • Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with our headquarters located in Moscow, ID (US) and other offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.

    Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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