Sales Engineer

Join Datasite, a global SaaS leader, as a Sales Engineer in London. In this client-facing role, you will be the primary technical resource for our sales team and a trusted advisor to prospective clients. You will deliver engaging product demonstrations, lead technical discovery sessions, manage RFIs/RFPs, and stay current with industry trends. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in a client-facing technical role, exceptional presentation and communication skills, and a passion for emerging technology.

Partner with Account Directors to develop and execute effective sales strategies, acting as the key technical advisor and product advocate.

Deliver engaging and customized product demonstrations of the full Datasite platform, highlighting our suite of tools, including our emerging AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand their specific needs, challenges, and M&A workflows, and subsequently map those requirements to Datasite’s solutions.
• The ideal candidate is a compelling presenter, strong problem‑solver, and enjoys helping customers understand how technology supports real business needs

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in a client-facing technical role, such as a Consultant, Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, or Technical Account Manager, preferably within a SaaS environment
• Willingness and ability to travel during sales cycles, often with minimal notice (<15%)
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Computer Science, or Information Technology
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and relatable manner to a wide range of audiences

Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic, analytical mindset

• A genuine passion for emerging technology - especially AI, LLMs, and automation - and the ability to translate them into practical business value
• Willingness and ability to work in our office 4 days per week
• A strong foundational understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, integrations, and enterprise security fundamentals
• Knowledge of M&A workflows, finance, or professional services is highly desirable
• A proven track record of success in supporting complex sales cycles
• Direct experience with virtual data rooms (VDRs) or other M&A technology solutions
• Demonstrated project management experience with a high level of attention to detail