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Sr. Sales Engineer

Enterprise

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Pendo

Pendo

501-1,000 employees

Enhances digital products for user engagement

Consulting
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$165k - $205kAnnually

+ OTE + 70/30 split

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Sales Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Sales
JavaScript
REST APIs
Data Analysis
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years in a customer facing role selling to large enterprises and Fortune 500 accounts, of which 3+ years specific to pre-sales experience
  • Experience / familiarity working on teams using the MEDDICC (or similar) framework
  • Hands-on experience working with/troubleshooting web (HTML, CSS, Javascript, REST APIs) or mobile technologies either in a customer-focused role or as a developer
  • Excellent presentation and product demonstration skills adaptable to both executives and technical buyers
  • Willingness to travel
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Account Executives to identify pain and challenges in a customers’ business related to software adoption and analytics
  • Craft and deliver sales presentations & demonstrations that show how Pendo can uniquely addresses a customers’ needs and deliver value
  • Scope and execute proof of concept evaluations - gathering technical requirements, defining success criteria, guiding installation and conducting hands-on workshops and trainings
  • Address prospects technical questions on Pendo’s technology, installation, security and data privacy
  • Gather technical requirements and validate technical fit, ensuring a smooth handoff to implementation teams and setting up customers for success
  • Collaborate cross functionally with product, engineering, customer success and others to gather customer feedback and escalate deal-blocking issues
  • Respond to RFI/RFP/Security documentation requests

Pendo provides solutions for improving product experience and digital adoption for businesses that develop digital products, such as software companies and tech startups. Their platform integrates with existing products to offer tools that help product teams analyze user behavior, collect feedback, and make informed decisions to enhance their offerings. Key features include in-app messaging, user analytics, and feedback collection, which guide users through new features and updates. Pendo differentiates itself by focusing on user engagement and providing actionable insights that help clients meet the high expectations of users. The goal of Pendo is to support businesses in achieving growth and success by ensuring their digital products deliver a positive and valuable user experience.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$472.6M

Headquarters

Raleigh, North Carolina

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieving $200 million in annual recurring revenue and a record number of new product launches highlights Pendo's strong growth trajectory and innovation capacity.
  • Partnerships with major players like Google Cloud to integrate generative AI capabilities position Pendo at the forefront of AI-driven product management solutions.
  • Pendo's recognition as a leader in Everest Group's 2023 Digital Adoption Platforms PEAK Matrix® Assessment underscores its industry leadership and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoff of 12% of its staff could indicate underlying financial or operational challenges that may affect employee morale and stability.
  • High competition in the SaaS market, with numerous alternatives and competitors, could pressure Pendo to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.

What makes Pendo unique

  • Pendo's focus on product experience and digital adoption sets it apart from general SaaS providers, offering specialized tools for user engagement and product improvement.
  • The seamless integration of Pendo's platform with clients' existing products allows for real-time user behavior insights and feedback collection, a feature not always available in competing solutions.
  • Pendo's recent enhancements with AI and automation further differentiate it by providing advanced capabilities for product teams to leverage in improving user experiences.