Lead Solution Engineer jobs at Salesforce in Italy, Rome

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  OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

  Also known as a "Pre -Sales Consultant" or "Sales Consultant," the Solution Engineer is responsible for presenting product offerings and architecture in the best light to prospects and customers, to evoke confidence in company’s technology infrastructure, and to remove all technical objections in the sales cycle. To accomplish this, the Solution Engineer must have a strong desire to leverage their technical and/or sales skills, including the ability to solicit business requirements, develop a technical sales strategy, configure and effectively demonstrate the solutions that address these requirements and provide business value.

  The SE team is organized into several smaller teams based on the products they are selling and the industry/vertical they are selling into. These teams exist in both the Commercial (small to mid-sized accounts) and Enterprise (largest) market segments.

  RESPONSIBILITIES ​

  • Understand the customer’s needs, and establish Salesforce’s product as the best solution that solves our customer’s challenges.

  • Build and present customized demos of Salesforce products.

  • Convey deep knowledge of the customer’s technology as it pertains to Salesforce’s solutions.

  • Participate in all appropriate product, sales, and procedural trainings and certifications to acquire and maintain the knowledge necessary to be effective in the position.

  • Attain quarterly and annual objectives assigned by management.

  • Ability to travel based on territory alignment and region.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Solution Engineer/Pre-sales Engineer/Customer Success or similar role.

  • Solid presentation and communication skills.

  • Established and experienced pre-sales professional, ideally previous experience as a Sales Engineer for a CRM/AI company or similar technology.

  • Knowledge of related applications, relational database and web technology.

  • Knowledge of cloud technology.

  • We're seeking individuals who are fully driven by the new world of AI and Data—autonomous, innovative, curious, collaborative, strong communicators, and natural problem-solvers.

  • Ability to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied environments.

  • Ability to build impactful assets, demonstrations, prototypes.

  • Skills and track record on project delivery in a customer environment.

  • Team delivery, working with large groups in pressurized environments to deliver challenging complex proposals, solution designs and solutions.

  • Continuous learning attitude with a demonstrated history of self-enablement and advancement in both technology and behavioral areas.

  • Ability to communicate efficiently up, down and across an organization, summarizing concepts, scenarios and situations to senior internal and external individuals and teams, including positioning negative recommendations or proposals.

  • Self-management and organizational skills, able to prioritize work based on evaluation of different requirements.

  • Ideal candidates are curious by nature, passionate about innovation and continuous learning. They thrive in ambiguity, embrace creativity, and are not afraid to explore, iterate, and adapt.

  • We value team players—those who are supportive, reliable, and capable of multitasking, setting priorities, and managing their time effectively.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in AI, automation, Generative AI Strategy and LLM-based Autonomous Agents.

  • Salesforce Certifications.

  • Basic programming experience in HTML and other web based technologies.

  Experience will be evaluated based on alignment to the core proficiencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, volunteer work, etc.).NOTE:By applying to the Solution Engineer posting, recruiters and hiring managers across the organization hiring these roles will review your resume. Our goal is for you to apply once and have your resume reviewed by multiple hiring teams.

  BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Comprehensive benefits package including well-being reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more!

  • World-class enablement and on-demand training with

  • Exposure to executive thought leaders and regular 1:1 coaching with leadership

  • Volunteer opportunities and participation in our 1:1:1 model for giving back to the community

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Posting Statement

• Design technical solutions that address customer needs and prepare tailored proposals

• Build and maintain reports and dashboards to track performance and success

• Assist in creating engaging presentations in various formats (slides, videos, etc.)

• Collaborate with the Solution Engineering team to ensure the successful delivery of projects

• Engage with internal stakeholders (e.g., Professional Services, Alliances) to align solutions with customer requirements

• Support the preparation of technical proposals and assist with internal operations and special projects
  

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Graduation: 2026)

• Eligible to sign a University Agreement for the full internship duration

• Preferably studying Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Fluent in Italian & English (oral and written)

• Ability to work as part of a team to solve problems in dynamic, energizing environments.
  Inquisitive, practical and passionate about technology and sharing knowledge.
  Likes to be the first to know something and to understand why and how things happen.
  Good at searching out information and experimenting, loves to concentrate on a particular topic and to solve puzzles.
  Good at explaining ideas and finding ways to keep people’s attention.

• Solid oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication and relationship skills.

• Knowledge of Java, JS, Databases or Cloud technologies is an advantage

• Previous work experience – a summer job, internship; if it’s an experience in a related field or business, even better

• Experience delivering presentations/Demo

• Confortable presenting in front of big audiences.

• Understanding the unique business requirements of customers within multiple industries andtranslating/presentingthose needs into a compelling vision and roadmap for our customers

  🎁 Internship Benefits & Details

  💰 Competitive salary
  🍽️ Meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant)
  🧘‍♂️ Wellness benefit
  📆 Start Date:

  September 15, 2025 End date: 31 of July 2026
  
  ⏳ Part-Time: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day (morning or afternoon)

  🌍 Networking opportunities with fellow interns across various EMEA locations, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

  📚 Engaging internship events , including speaker series, intern office events, leadership discussions, and skill-building sessions to enhance professional growth.

  ⚠ Important: Eligibility Requirements

  📌 Before applying, confirm with your university that they can provide the internship agreement (contract)for the full internship duration.📄 Your CV must be submitted in English
  

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