Advisory Solutions Consultant - SLED

SailPoint is a leading provider of identity security for the modern enterprise. Through AI-driven identity security, we enable our customers to streamline processes at scale to drive efficiencies and add value.SailPoint is seeking an Advisory Solution Consultant to support the US South Central sales regions for SLED accounts. You will partner with our sales teams by applying your technical abilities and business acumen in support of SailPoint’s growth objectives, acting as a strategic advisor and influential leader for our customers and internal teams.What you’ll do to be successful as an Advisory Solution ConsultantWithin the first 4 months you will:Learn the Identity Security and Identity Management space.Participate in demos, best practices training, presentation skills training, and negotiation.Handle initial demos and discussions in IGA.Attend Revenue Onboarding for a deep dive into Challenger Sales training.Hone technical discovery skills through SE Scrum groups.Pitch to Account Executives (AEs) to master messaging and build relationships.Navigate internal relationships with Customer Success Managers, Product Management, Professional Services, and Partners.Coordinate with AEs before and after client calls, tying what is presented back to business value.Within 6 months to 1 year, you will:Contribute to building new technical collateral for organization-wide use.Grow familiarity with IT audit functions, regulatory frameworks, SOX, HIPAA, NERC-CIP, GDPR, and CCPA.Speak at national or regional conferences and meetups.Proactively network and build your own personal brand.Articulate the business value of SailPoint as a strategic sale.Communicate at the business level with clients outside of IT, such as HR, Finance, risk management, counsel, and lines of business.Be fluent in the language of Identity Security.Responsibilities:Actively participate in the sales process and work closely with the direct and channel sales teams, seen as a leader within opportunities by sales & customers.Discover and understand customer requirements, aligning our solutions to those requirements, and lead maturity assessments with prospects.Present SailPoint business functions, value, and competitive differences, regularly presenting to C-level audiences with a focus on business value.Provide product demonstrations to prospective customers, easily handling objections and questions from the audience.Identify opportunities to upsell our technologies in existing customers.Assist in developing RFP responses, participate in onsite and remote Proof of Value (POV) evaluations, and build solutions that can be used across the broader SE team.Support and advise the Sales Rep on commercial aspects of the opportunity.Understand and simply explain Identity Security deployment models & Best Practices, bringing detailed knowledge of current industry trends such as Zero Trust & CIEM (Cloud Identity Entitlement Management).Act as a mentor to new SailPoint Solution Engineers, actively supporting the SE team across the region and taking on an element of team leadership.Write white papers, blogs, and social media posts that showcase our expertise in the Identity Security Market.Actively take part in suggesting new ideas to solve problems in the company, turn the ideas into actions, and actions into results.Provide feedback to Product Management on product enhancements.Requirements:8+ years of professional experience as a pre-sales technical resource in an enterprise software company.3+ years configuring, implementing, or managing software, preferably identity & access related.Experience running an IGA program is desirable.Detailed knowledge of current industry trends such as Zero Trust & CIEM.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.A working knowledge of technical infrastructure, such as application servers, databases, virtualization, and web services.Proficiency with implementing business logic/workflow in a programmable language such as Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, etc.Hands-on experience with JSON APIs and API tools such as Postman.Hands-on experience working with XML, LDAP or Active Directory and/or EntraID, ERP platforms/software, IaaS providers such as AWS and Azure, and SQL is desirable.Location:Residence in Austin, TX is preferred.We anticipate 25% travel and flexibility to travel within the US (primarily in the US) will be necessary.Education:BA/BS or global equivalent; 8 years of related experience.Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-max, USD): $116,900 - $197,083.60Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.Benefits Overview1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually9. Sick leave10. Parental support: Paid parental leave11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionSailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations. NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint.SummaryLocation: Headquarters (Austin, Texas, USA)Type: Full time