Solution Engineer - Higher Education

About the role

Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Applications will be accepted until 07/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Solution Cycle – Collaborate closely with account executives, product specialists, and partners to drive the technical aspects of the sales cycle from discovery to close.
• Understand Institutional Needs – Engage with education institutions to deeply understand their unique challenges and strategic goals, mapping them to Salesforce’s solutions.
• Position Salesforce as a Strategic Partner – Clearly articulate how Salesforce platform and products, including but not limited to Agentforce for Education, align to institutional initiatives.
• Prepare, build, and present tailored demonstrations that showcase Salesforce solutions aligned to institutions' strategic and technical goals.
• Apply Industry and Technical Expertise – Translate education business processes into impactful technology solutions, differentiating Salesforce capabilities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Work effectively with account teams, solution specialists, professional services, and Salesforce partners to align Salesforce solutions with institutional needs.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends – Continuously build expertise in education challenges and technology trends, incorporating insights into solution recommendations.
• Achieve Performance Goals – Meet quarterly and annual objectives related to customer engagement, solution development, and revenue contribution (NNAOV).
• Invest in Professional Growth – Participate in training, certifications, and mentorship programs to continuously enhance expertise and effectiveness in the role.
• Drive Consumption & Value Realisation - Support consumption and activation efforts — including account QBRs, health checks, and technical workshops — to drive product adoption, NCR, and reduce attrition risk.
• Consumption Estimation & Use Case Scoping - Partner with account teams to define and document use cases, estimate credit consumption, and build consumption plans that set customers up for successful adoption of AI and Data products.
• Agentforce & AI/Data Use Case Expertise - Develop and present Agentforce and Data360 Cloud use cases tailored to education institutions, including POCs, workshops, and technical deep-dives that demonstrate AI-powered transformation for student success and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of combined experience working with Salesforce or other CRM solutions, with a focus on education.
• 5+ years of experience in solution engineering, consulting, enterprise software delivery, or customer success.
• A degree in Computer Science (B.S., Master's, or Ph.D).
• Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Certifications, Salesforce-preferred, related to generative AI and LLM concepts.
• Deep understanding of education operations, including student lifecycle management, academic operations (registrar, advising, curriculum management), financial aid, student success initiatives, enrollment, and alumni relations.
• Strong technical acumen, with experience configuring and demonstrating Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms in a sales or implementation context.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven narratives for stakeholders at all levels—from IT teams to university presidents.
• Prioritize problem-solving and have the ability to lead discovery sessions, understand institutional challenges, and craft tailored solutions that drive digital transformation in higher education.
• Experience with RFP and proposal processes, including developing responses that align with institutional needs and Salesforce’s value proposition.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Curiosity and passion for technology, with a desire to continuously learn, experiment, and stay ahead of industry trends in education and CRM solutions.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work cross-functionally with sales, professional services, product teams, and partners to deliver customer success.
• Open to travel for client meetings, presentations, and industry events, approximately 40%.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS.
• Solid oral, written, presentation, collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied political environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Salesforce certifications, including Administrator, Education Cloud Consultant, Data 360 Cert, and Experience Cloud.
• Previous experience as a solution/sales engineer.
• Experience with Agentforce for Education, Salesforce Industries (Vlocity), OmniScript, or Industry Common Components.