About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT (Information Technology).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Technology Sales Engineer to join a structured early-career sales program focused on AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security. This role blends technical problem solving, customer engagement, and business consulting with classroom and on-the-job training.

• Participate in client discovery to capture business objectives, technical requirements, current environments, and success criteria.
• Design and validate technical solution approaches that map technology capabilities to customer outcomes.
• Build and deliver demos, proofs of concept, workshops, and technical presentations that show integration, feasibility, and business value.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support customer adoption and success by helping define use cases, removing technical blockers, and advising on deployment considerations.
• Collaborate with sales, specialists, customer success teams, and partners to advance opportunities and identify expansion areas.
• Contribute reusable assets, technical best practices, and ideas that accelerate client enablement and solution adoption.
• Present technical findings and next steps to stakeholders and support opportunity close activities.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed by start date in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing, software development, AI, automation, data, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar).
• Familiarity using AI-assisted development tools to prototype, build, or troubleshoot applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for technology and client success.

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, research, project, or extracurricular experience in technology, consulting, customer success, technical sales, or software development.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, AI, cybersecurity, automation, or modern application development.
• Technical certifications or participation in hackathons, case competitions, or technology programs.
• Leadership experience in student organizations, athletics, volunteering, or community work.
• Domain knowledge in specific industries or business areas.

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What We Offer

• Structured onboarding and technical sales training designed for early-career talent.
• Mentorship, certification opportunities, and continuous professional development.
• Hands-on experience building demos, POCs, and technical proposals with cross-functional teams.
• Estimated base salary (posted): $78,149 per year — actual compensation may vary based on location and experience.
• Full-time position based in Washington, DC. Employment subject to verification of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Confidential Client is committed to hiring practices consistent with applicable U.S. employment laws and will consider all qualified applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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