At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical pre-sales, create custom demos, and mentor new team members.
- Company: Fast-growing AI-driven startup founded by Stanford and MIT engineers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity shares, hybrid work, and excellent career prospects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of R&D with cutting-edge technology and impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Strong background in chemistry or material science; advanced degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary: £65,000 - £65,000 per year
Requirements:
- Strong scientific background in chemistry, material science, or chemical engineering
- Confident communicator with the soft skills to be the technical face of the team
- Gritty, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment
- Advanced degree such as an MSc or PhD is strongly preferred
Responsibilities:
- Own the full technical pre-sales process from first demo through business value case development, technical evaluation positioning, and pilot execution
- Architect and build custom demonstrations, workshops, and pilots tailored to each prospect's R&D workflows
- Partner closely with Account Executives and stakeholders to drive value-based selling and close new revenue
- Lead technical evaluations and demo sessions, presenting how our platform transforms R&D data management and innovation
- Mentor and manage new graduate team members supporting technical evaluations
- Write scripts and configure integrations on our integration server to support custom prospect engagements
- Travel 20-25% of the time to meet prospects and deliver on-site presentations and workshops
We are a high-growth startup founded in 2016 by engineers from Stanford and MIT, backed by £27 million in funding and now employing 130 talented professionals. We have built an AI-driven R&D platform used by leading chemists, material scientists, and biologists to accelerate how new products are discovered, developed, and brought to market. We work with R&D clients across chemicals, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and food and beverages. Our pre-sales team was formally established two years ago, giving you the opportunity to help shape how this function operates as we scale. This is a London area hybrid role offering a salary of circa £65,000, on-target earnings up to £150,000, equity shares, and an excellent benefits package, with strong future career prospects and easy access from London and the surrounding areas.
Solutions Engineer employer: Real Recruitment
As a high-growth startup located in the London area, we offer an exciting opportunity for Solutions Engineers to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. Our culture fosters collaboration and mentorship, allowing you to shape the future of our pre-sales function while enjoying competitive salaries, equity shares, and a comprehensive benefits package. With strong career growth prospects and easy access from London, we are committed to empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact in the R&D landscape.
