New York, New York, USA
32 days ago
Sr. Sales Engineer

At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. 

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Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.

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If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. 

 

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About the Role:

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As a member of our Account Management & Customer Success team, you will thrive on your ability to embrace and drive change and your commitment to ensuring you and PitchBook are always growing and improving. While continually learning and exploring new ideas and concepts, you will be inspired to ask questions and challenge the status quo while remaining focused on our customers’ success. We value teamwork and collaboration and encourage our people to build strong, trusting relationships with their teammates, customers, and partners. A contagious positivity, insatiable curiosity, and people-first attitude are the winning traits of our most successful Account Management & Customer Success team members. If this sounds like you, join us!

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Senior Sales Engineers collaborate closely with the Sales and Customer Success teams to deliver impactful solutions to clients and prospects using PitchBook’s API and data feed products. They apply advanced sales skills, technical expertise, and strategic insights to drive the pre-sales process and ensure value post-sale. With a strong understanding of the systems and tools where the company’s solutions integrate, Senior Sales Engineers guide clients in leveraging data within their unique operating environments. They demonstrate intellectual curiosity and self-motivation, staying ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and client tools to maximize the impact of these solutions.

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Primary Job Responsibilities:

\n\nWork closely with Sales teams to gather technical and business requirements from clients to deliver tailored API and Data Feed solutions\nPartner with Customer Success teams through proactive support and regular business reviews to provide clients with expert guidance, anticipate challenges, and troubleshoot issues\nManage queue of client and prospect requests for technical support, sample data, and product feedback\nCollaborate with clients to design and develop efficient workflows using our Data Feed and API Solutions by educating them on PitchBook’s data and leveraging data analysis tools such as SQL or R\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships to foster trust, identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, and ensure overall client satisfaction\nCoordinate with Product and Data Operations teams to share client insights and drive product enhancements that align with user needs and industry best practices\nLead efforts to enhance team success by maintaining up-to-date technical documentation and driving process improvements\nDevelop and maintain knowledge on financial industry trends, technologies, and client systems to provide expert guidance and improve solution impact\nSupport the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors \nParticipate in various company initiatives and projects as requested \n\n

 

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Skills and Qualifications:

\n\nBachelor’s degree\n5+ years of experience in sales/solutions engineering, customer success, or technical sales\nExperience collaborating with large-scale enterprise clients, such as major investment banks, Big 4 consulting firms, or Fortune 500 companies\nStrong knowledge of database concepts, including relational tables, data types, and ETL processes and tools\nDemonstrated proficiency in data manipulation and analysis. Experience in Excel and SQL required\nFoundational understanding of scripting, such as Python or Shell scripting, including using APIs to integrate data\nProven ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences\nExperience conducting product demos, delivering presentations, and handling Q&A sessions with prospects or clients\nAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and work in cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong project management and organizational skills\nExperience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and familiarity with the sales pipeline, emphasizing the ability to help drive sales processes and track engagement\nProficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software and systems\nStrong desire and ability to learn more about the private equity, venture capital, private credit, and M&A marketplaces and understand how each of our diverse client types engages with our product and data\n\n

 

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Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

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Physical Health            

\n\nComprehensive health benefits\nAdditional medical wellness incentives \nSTD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance\n\n

 

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Emotional Health 

\n\nPaid sabbatical program after four years\nPaid family and paternity leave \nAnnual educational stipend\nAbility to apply for tuition reimbursement\nCFA exam stipend \nRobust training programs on industry and soft skills \nEmployee assistance program\nGenerous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days \n\n

 

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Social Health 

\n\nMatching gifts program\nEmployee resource groups\nSubsidized emergency childcare  \nDependent Care FSA\nCompany-wide events\nEmployee referral bonus program  \nQuarterly team building events\n\n

 

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Financial Health 

\n\n401k match\nShared ownership employee stock program \nMonthly transportation stipend  \n\n

 

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*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.

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Compensation

\n\nAnnual base salary: $110,000\nAnnual on target variable commission of fully ramped representative meeting expectations: $30,500\nPitchBook currently has no cap on commission and commission is determined by individual performance\n\n

 

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*Starting pay will be based on several factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be different ranges for candidates by location. 

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Working Conditions:

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We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3+ days/week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days/week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 3+ days/week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.

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The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

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Life At PB:

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We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It’s our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we’ve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.

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We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.

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