Partner Solutions Sales Engineer

Who We AreSamsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.About The RoleSamsara has several emerging Channel programs that have the potential to drive significant growth for the company. Some of these include our Fleet Management Company (FMC) Partners, Resale Partners, Referral Partners, and Technology Integration Partners.As a Partnership Sales Engineer focused on FMCs, you will work closely with Partner Account Managers and be responsible for leading technical and solution-oriented conversations with existing and prospective FMC partners and their customers. A core part of this role is helping FMCs and joint customers realize value across two overlapping platforms, including providing integration support, architectural guidance, and strategic recommendations on how Samsara and an FMC platform should coexist, complement one another, and be positioned to customers.Being able to navigate what is needed to create success for the partner is essential. This person will be an expert in Samsara products, features, and APIs. Using that expertise, you will perform deep discovery into partner environments to:Find solution fitDetermine integration scope and level of effortIdentify additional technology-driven revenue opportunitiesIt will be common to learn an FMC's platform, data model, workflows, and go-to-market motion, and translate that understanding into meaningful joint solutions with Samsara.This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial role that requires working cross-functionally to build partner engagements from the ground up. The role and team have strong potential for growth alongside Samsara's partner ecosystem. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the United States. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time. Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.You Should Apply IfYou want to impact the industries that run our worldYour efforts will result in real-world impact, helping fleets operate more efficiently, improve safety, and ensure drivers return home safelyYou have an innate curiosity in how businesses workOne day you may be deep in an FMC product roadmap discussion, and the next you may be learning how a customer manages dispatch, maintenance, or compliance across multiple systemsYou build genuine relationships with customers and partnersFMCs and fleet operators value trusted advisors who understand their technology landscape and long-term business goalsYou want to be with the bestSamsara's high-performance culture means you will be surrounded by top talent and challenged to grow continuouslyYou are a team playerAt Samsara, sales is a team sport. Success comes from close collaboration across partner, sales, product, and engineering teamsIn This Role, You Will Focus OnDriving engagement with Fleet Management Company partnersActing as a technical and strategic advisor on how Samsara and FMC platforms integrate, overlap, and deliver complementary valueFinding solution fit with partners and fostering new technology-focused opportunitiesDeveloping deep relationships with key FMC partners and becoming an expert in their platforms, workflows, and solution offeringsAssisting FMC partners in leveraging Samsara's open APIs to build scalable and impactful integrationsProviding architectural guidance and best practices for joint customers using both Samsara and an FMC platformWorking closely with Product Management and other internal teams to develop, maintain, and evolve FMC integrations, while acting as a strong partner advocateDelivering presentations, demos, proofs of value, trainings, and serving as a technical resource for partners and customer-facing teamsEnabling internal sales and partner teams to position and sell FMC integrations and joint solutionsPreparing technical resources for internal and external use, including solution proposals, reference architectures, and enablement materialsSampling the partner experience firsthand by meeting with partners and attending industry events. Up to 50 percent travel may be requiredDemonstrating the value of Samsara's platform and its integration capabilities on site, remotely, or at conferences and trade showsChampioning and role-modeling Samsara's cultural principles as the company scales globallyMinimum Requirements5 or more years of experience working with customers or partners in a pre-sales, customer success, or technical support capacityStrong aptitude for continuous learning and professional growthAbility to influence stakeholders using technical sales acumen and a solid understanding of business processes and change managementAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiencesExperience managing hardware and/or software product evaluationsWillingness to travel to support partners and customers, including onsite engagements when requiredExperience integrating SaaS platforms using RESTful APIs, including custom integrationsStrong organizational and analytical skills with a creative approach to removing sales obstaclesComfort working in a fast-growing, dynamic technical organizationDemonstrated success moving technical relationships forward between two large enterprisesAn Ideal Candidate Also HasA bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldPrevious experience working in a channel or partner-driven environment, ideally with FMCs or fleet technology providersStrong technical and business acumenExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of common integration standards and transports such as REST, XML, SOAP, or EDIExposure to SaaS-based integrations and platform ecosystemsIoT or general technical tinkering experienceBackground in fleet operations, logistics, supply chain, telematics, or transportation technologyAnnual OTE Salary$198,050—$233,000 USDTotal RewardsAt Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you're ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.Flexible WorkingAt Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.Belonging at SamsaraAt Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.AccommodationsSamsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io or see if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.Fraudulent Employment OffersSamsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. 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