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Sales Engineer (Hybrid)

Worldwide Salaried Open

KnowBe4 is the global leader in Human Risk Management, trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide to secure their employees and AI agents for over 15 years. As a Sales Engineer, you'll bridge the gap between prospects' needs and the product's capabilities, demonstrating value during sales conversations and providing technical support throughout the sales process.

Responsibilities

  • Support sales reps in clear, engaging product demonstrations, assisting them in showcasing our platform's features and capabilities
  • Partner with sales representatives throughout the deal cycle to answer technical questions, address concerns about product limitations or integrations, and provide accurate information that keeps opportunities moving forward
  • Lead structured POV engagements following established guidelines, working directly with prospect teams to set up trials, ensure successful implementation, and demonstrate measurable results that prove our solution's impact
  • Participate in sales calls with strong listening skills to identify technical pain points, understand customer environments, and gather the information needed to position our solution effectively
  • Troubleshoot and research basic technical issues that arise during the sales process, escalating complex scenarios appropriately while ensuring prospects receive timely, accurate responses
  • Support Account Executives by understanding typical sales strategies, contributing technical perspectives during deal planning, and helping translate customer needs into product solutions that win business
  • Actively participate in training sessions, seek out additional learning resources, and build your expertise in both our product and the broader cybersecurity landscape to grow your effectiveness over time

Skills

  • 1+ year of presales experience or equivalent combination of technical and sales experience, preferably in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology environments where you've supported customer-facing sales activities
  • Strong technical foundation in cybersecurity or related fields—you understand security concepts well enough to discuss threats, compliance, and technical architecture credibly with IT and security teams
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences—you write professional emails, deliver confident presentations, and know how to adjust your message based on who you're talking to
  • Natural organization and follow-through - you manage multiple customer engagements simultaneously, track action items without prompting, and take ownership of commitments you make to prospects and teammates
  • Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills; you build rapport easily, work effectively alongside sales representatives, and actively contribute to team success
  • Growth orientation —you're genuinely interested in developing your skills, welcome feedback, and take initiative to learn new technologies and sales methodologies
  • Familiarity with security awareness training, phishing simulation, or compliance management concepts
  • Experience with mail environments, Active Directory, or common IT infrastructure

Benefits

  • Company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Certification completion bonuses
  • Modern, high-tech, and fun work environment
  • 3-day in-office environment that balances time with your sales team for collaboration and deal strategy, while supporting the flexibility you need to manage customer calls and demonstrations effectively
  • Structured training
  • Certification bonuses
  • Mentorship from experienced Sales Engineers who invest in your growth

Company Overview

  • KnowBe4 is a security platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.KnowBe4.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • KnowBe4 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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