Lead, Sales Engineering
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Sovos is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers, If the role is more about managing sales accounts than leading a pre-sales team) or SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors, If the role is primarily a director-level sales leadership position). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.
Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!
Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.
The Work You'll Do
We are seeking a Manager, Sales Engineering – EMEA to lead a team of Sales Engineers supporting opportunities across the region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Sales Engineering, this role will focus on elevating pre-sales execution, strengthening AE partnership, and driving consistency in how we engage customers across complex, multi-country deals.
This leader will play a key role in advancing a value- and outcomes-based pre-sales motion, ensuring discovery, solution positioning, and demonstrations clearly articulate the value of the Sovos platform to enterprise and mid-market customers throughout Europe.
More Specifically, You Will
Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of Sales Engineers aligned to regional Account Executives
- Ensure consistent execution of structured discovery focused on customer outcomes, risks, and requirements
- Guide the team in delivering clear, compelling, and tailored demonstrations
- Support deal strategy and positioning across complex opportunities, including multi-country engagements
- Act as a point of escalation for high-priority deals
- Partner closely with Sales leadership to align on priorities, pipeline coverage, and deal strategy
- Foster strong working relationships between Sales Engineers and Account Executives
- Collaborate with Product, Product Marketing, and Professional Services to ensure alignment on messaging and solution fit
- Ensure smooth transition from pre-sales to delivery through clear documentation and expectations
- Reinforce standardized approaches to discovery, demos, and technical validation
- Track and improve key metrics such as win rates, deal progression, and SE utilization
- Identify gaps in tools, content, or processes and drive improvements
- Support regional consistency while adapting to country-specific nuances
- 6–10 years of experience in Sales Engineering / Pre-Sales
- 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience
- Experience supporting enterprise or mid-market sales cycles in Europe
- Strong understanding of complex, multi-stakeholder deal environments
- Ability to coach teams on value-based selling, discovery, and storytelling
- Experience in tax, compliance, or regulatory technology (e.g., e-invoicing, VAT, CTC)
- Familiarity with multi-country European business and regulatory requirements
- Experience with structured sales methodologies (MEDDICC, Challenger, etc.)
- Multilingual capabilities are a plus
Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.
More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries -- including half the Fortune 500 -- trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Sovos, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Sovos holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.