Business Solution Consultant

• Build deep expertise in a defined product group and associated buyer personas; act as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for active sales opportunities and represent the right product domain in multi-product pursuits.
• Partner with SDRs and AEs in early discovery to qualify opportunities and assess alignment of systems, data flows, integration points, and non-functional requirements (e.g., security, scalability, accessibility) to support pursuit strategy.
• Translate functional requirements into actionable solution designs and configuration options; lead product proofs of concept (POCs) to validate solution fit and convert pipeline.
• Document MEDDPICC-aligned insights, particularly Metrics and Decision Criteria, in CRM in pursuit documentation.
• Provide accurate, comprehensive responses to RFPs and RFIs that address the needs of functional buyers.
• Serve as the SKU configuration SME to validate quotes against the proposed solution and customer technical landscape.
• Design and deliver persona-specific demos, workshops, and proofs of concept that align product capabilities with buyer outcomes and Decision Criteria.
• Maintain demo environments with up-to-date data, reusable scripts, scenario assets, and runbooks that support Sales progression.
• Prepare detailed post-sale handoff materials to ensure seamless transitions to Services and Customer Success.
• Provide structured feedback to Product and Enablement teams on gaps, objections, and content needed based on real-world sales cycles to enhance team effectiveness and performance.
• Travel extensively (60–75%), with weekly customer visits common.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of one K–12 technical domain (Student Information Systems and analytics, learning and engagement, or ERP and talent) and relevant K–12 buyer personas.
• Understanding of K–12 district operations, funding models, and stakeholder priorities.
• Able to co‑lead customer demos and workshops and configure common demo scenarios live.
• Familiar with integrations and data flows (including APIs, rostering, SFTP, authentication, basic security controls) and able to flag risks.
• Clear written and verbal communication that explains technical topics to non‑technical audiences.
• Comfortable using Salesforce or a similar CRM for notes, artifacts, and basic MEDDPICC capture.
• Strong organization and time management across multiple live pursuits.
• 4+ years in solution consulting, sales engineering, implementation, or a related K–12 SaaS role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Hard Skills

• Solution Design
• Proof of Concept Development
• MEDDPICC Documentation
• SKU Configuration
• Data Flow Integration
• API Familiarity
• Security Controls Knowledge
• Sales Strategy Alignment
• Technical Requirement Translation
• K–12 SaaS Experience

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Strong Organization
• Time Management