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Solution Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Brunswick/Remote
Your mission
​​You ​understand the technical aspects on which our platform is based on and understandably communicate ​the services that we offer to our new and existing customers.
​Hereby, ​you will address different customer groups ranging from start-ups, established players, governments to ​space agencies to generate initial interest and schedule first calls.
Furthermore, you are supporting our VP of Sales in refining and implementing our sales strategy and exploring additional sales channels.
​Also, you will ​have an open ear for customer suggestions ​that ​are translated into new ​platform features.
Your tasks and responsibilities
  • Meeting with clients to determine their needs and preferences and explaining products and services offered by the company
  • Establishing relationships with data suppliers
  • Identifying opportunities for new services, or applications that will increase revenue or improve efficiency in operations based on customer feedback
  • Ensuring that all staff members are trained on product knowledge and customer service skills
  • Maintaining relationships with existing clients to ensure continued satisfaction with products and services
  • Coordinating with sales staff to schedule appointments or demonstrations with potential clients
  • Conducting market research to identify new opportunities for products or services together with the product and marketing manager
Your profile
Must-haves:
  • You possess at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of  engineering, computer science, business or a related discipline.
  • You have at least 2 years of work experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent communication skills that allow you to help our customers to understand the services we offer. As an active listener you build strong relationships with our team and customers.
  • Your problem-solving skills allow you to identify and solve problems that arise during the sales process.
  • You are located in the European Economic Area and have a valid working permit.
Nice to haves:
  • Previous experience within the space sector is a plus, but at least in another technical sector.
  • You have worked in a start-up and know how to establish new processes and best practices.
Why us?
  • With a flat hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work including flexible work hours
  • After your on-boarding time in Braunschweig, you can choose between staying in our office, working remote (within EU) or a hybrid approach
  • Quickly gain your responsibilities in the company and provide your input to shape the future of OKAPI:Orbits
  • Access to a dedicated training budget to continuously develop your skills further
  • Participate in space events and conferences, to spread the word of a sustainable space environment
  • Perks such as free drinks in the office, and monthly all-company lunches
  • Of course, we also do regular afterwork activities like laser tag, dinner, or having the occasional beer
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About us
OKAPI:Orbits is an innovative German SaaS startup since 2018 dedicated to making space travel more sustainable through Collision Avoidance Software for satellites pioneering space traffic management in Europe and world-wide. The OKAPI:Orbits team envisions a safe and sustainable space environment, truly accessible to everyone. We are laser-focused on creating innovative and efficient products to enable safe and secure satellite operations and seamless ground segment integration. As experts in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), we offer platform services based on standardized interfaces with a wide range of flexible modules to meet the specific needs of our customers.
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We appreciate your interest in OKAPI:Orbits GmbH. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at career@okapiorbits.com.

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