Talkdesk

Talkdesk

Senior Director, Solutions Engineering - Americas

Seattle · Director

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 35 days ago
Agentic AIProduct ManagementProduct StrategySalesCustomer SupportLeadership

About the role

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid Holidays: Talkdesk offers 14 paid holidays each year.
  • Paid Sick Leave: Exempt employees have uncapped paid time off and non-exempt sick leave follows accrual standards; both are subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with the SVP of Sales for the Americas to build and execute a cohesive technical sales strategy that accelerates net-new logo acquisition and drives ARR growth in existing enterprise accounts.
  • Drive Talkdesk alignment with shifting market trends to secure undisputed leadership in Commercial, Enterprise and Strategic customer segments
  • Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Solution Engineering Managers, ensuring they are effectively upskilling their frontline teams.
  • Own the talent strategy, hiring plan, and resource allocation across North America and Latin America, effectively navigating multi-region market nuances and localization needs.
  • Our global team of courageous innovators is customer-obsessed, building AI-first solutions that put empathy, trust, and transparency at the center of every interaction.
  • We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our success and every voice belongs.
  • Combining the stability of a global leader with the agility of a disruptor, Talkdeskers are empowered with the autonomy to drive meaningful impact, while giving back to the communities and environment around us.

Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of experience leading enterprise pre-sales/solution engineering organizations within a high-growth SaaS environment, with at least 5+ years managing frontline SE Managers.
  • Exceptional consulting approach with the ability to command a room, navigate high-stakes escalations, and translate deeply technical concepts into business value for C-level executives.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of deep experience in the Contact Center (CCaaS), Customer Service Software, or Customer Experience (CX) space.
  • Knowledge of AI, Workforce Engagement Management (WEM), and Business Intelligence is highly preferred.
  • Experience managing or expanding pre-sales operations across both North America and Latin America
  • understanding LATAM market dynamics is a strong plus.

Skills

  • The application window is expected to close at least 7 days from the posting date.
  • The application was posted on 06/05/2026.
  • Benefits and perks listed above may vary based on the nature of your employment with Talkdesk.

Compensation

  • $250,000-$376,000
  • Other Types of Pay: Based on level and role the employee may be eligible for long term incentives in the form of equity and short term incentives of either bonus or commission.

Benefits

  • and perks listed above may vary based on the nature of your employment with Talkdesk.
  • Paid Time Off: Talkdesk offers an uncapped paid time off program for exempt employees and an accrual-based program for non-exempt employees; both are subject to manager approval and consistent with business needs.

Company info

  • Model and nurture a high-energy, inclusive, growth-oriented culture focused on continuous learning, execution excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Impact
  • Talkdesk is pioneering a new era of Customer Experience Automation (CXA), redefining how the world's most admired brands interact with their customers through AI.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Act as the executive technical sponsor for high-value, strategic deals across NA and LATAM, building trust and deep relationships with client CXOs.

This listing is sourced directly from Talkdesk's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.