Sales Engineer

APEX Fintech Services • New York City, NY

7d • $89,320 - $111,650 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sales Engineer to serve as a key technical expert and product advocate for our technology solutions, explaining the features of the product in detail, understanding the customer’s requirements, and providing tailored solutions to ensure client satisfaction and maximize sales opportunities. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between sales and engineering, supporting sales teams with technical expertise during client meetings, presentations, and implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• 3+ years of experience in sales engineering, technical consulting, or related roles within financial technology, SaaS, or custody/clearing services.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to discuss detailed product specifications with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in fast-paced, client-facing environments.
• Clear Communication: Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts in ways that are accessible to a wide range of audiences.
• Technical Competence: Deep understanding of technology-driven financial solutions with an aptitude for quickly mastering new products and tools.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: A natural ability to engage with clients, anticipate their needs, and foster trust and satisfaction.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking skills, capable of identifying challenges and providing innovative solutions.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ever-changing priorities, embracing challenges, and thriving under pressure.
• Team Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with the ability to effectively engage with cross-functional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Technical Sales Support: Effectively communicate the technical capabilities of our SaaS solutions to financial institutions and fintech companies during the sales process through presentations, demonstrations, and pilot implementations.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand technical and business requirements, crafting tailored solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Client Relationship Building: Develop strong, confidence-building relationships with key stakeholders, enabling frictionless product adoption and reinforcing AFS’s reputation as a trusted partner.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, R&D, and Marketing teams to provide client feedback, influence roadmap prioritization, and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Post-Sales Training & Support: Educate customers through training sessions, onboarding support, and ongoing technical coaching to drive successful product adoption.
• Market Research and Analysis: Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape, using insights to inform strategy and improve customer engagement.

Benefits

• We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.
• We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level