Lead Solution Engineer (m/f/d) | Technology & Prof. Services Industry

Airkit

Airkit

IT
Munich, Germany
Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Description

As a Senior Solution Engineer (m/f/d) at Salesforce, you will play a critical role at the intersection of business, technology, and sales, helping customers reimagine their Customer 360 strategy.

You will partner with organizations across Technology (Software & Hardware) and Professional Services to design and deliver innovative solutions leveraging the full power of the Salesforce platform, including Data Cloud, AI, and next-generation Agentic AI capabilities.

This role goes beyond traditional CRM—it’s about enabling customers to unlock value through data-driven architectures, intelligent automation, and AI-powered customer engagement.

You will work across both existing customers and new logos, driving strategic conversations from early discovery through to solution design and deal closure.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory & Discovery

  • Lead discovery workshops to uncover business challenges and transformation opportunities

  • Advise business and IT stakeholders on modern CRM, data, and AI architectures

  • Translate customer needs into compelling Salesforce solution visions

Solution Engineering & Pre-Sales Execution

  • Design and present end-to-end solutions across the Salesforce ecosystem

  • Develop solution architectures leveraging products such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Data Cloud, and AI capabilities

  • Deliver engaging product demos, storytelling, and value-driven presentations

  • Partner closely with Account Executives, Customer Success, and Partners

Growth & Customer Expansion

  • Support new customer acquisition (new logos) with a strong hunting mindset

  • Identify and drive expansion opportunities within existing accounts

  • Build long-term trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders

Innovation & AI Leadership

  • Position AI and Agentic AI as core enablers of business transformation

  • Translate emerging trends into practical, high-impact use cases

  • Contribute to thought leadership within the team and customer engagements

Your Profile

Experience

  • Proven experience as a Solution Engineer, Pre-Sales Consultant, Solution Architect, or Technical Consultant

  • Background in CRM, SaaS, or cloud platforms (Salesforce experience strongly preferred)

  • Alternatively: experience with a Salesforce implementation partner or consulting firm

  • Track record of supporting complex, customer-facing projects or sales cycles

Technical & Architectural Understanding

Strong understanding of:

  • CRM platforms and enterprise architectures

  • Data integration and data platforms

  • AI-driven applications and automation

  • Ability to bridge technical and business conversations effectively

Mindset & Soft Skills

  • Strong customer-first mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value

  • Growth-oriented and proactive – you bring a clear hunting attitude

  • High level of curiosity and continuous learning, especially around AI

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including C-level engagement

  • Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional teams

What Makes This Role Unique

  • Work at the forefront of CRM, Data, and AI innovation at Salesforce

  • Shape how leading companies in Germany approach Customer Experience transformation

  • Be part of a high-impact team driving both new business and customer growth

  • Engage with cutting-edge topics like Agentic AI and intelligent automation