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Sales Engineer

Asana · Chicago, IL

Base
$114K–$131K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
4h ago

Still open · checked 1h agoon Asana's careers page

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Brand new.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 5 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  3. 3.

    Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?

    Selling to a CFO and selling to a developer are different jobs.

  4. 4.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  5. 5.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Pre-sales Solutions Engineer in Chicago supporting Sales on prospect discovery, ROI-based conversations, and customized Asana product demos. Works alongside Sales, CS, and channel partners.

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Selling motion

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Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

$114K–$131K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
The AMER Solutions Org drives customer acquisition and accelerates revenue growth through a mastery of strategic sales and Asana platform expertise. We are trusted advisors for our prospects and clients, driving Asana towards goals of Double the business in three years. Our team bridges the gaps between the voice of business and voice of customer, gathering first-party insights to fuel & inspire further evolutions of our software platform, thereby enabling the world’s teams to work effortlessly today and on into the future. As a Solutions Engineer (L3), you will play a critical role in helping prospective customers understand the tangible value of Asana. Through discovery and close alignment with customer outcomes, you will guide stakeholders through ROI-based conversations, using your demonstration skills to connect uncovered pain points directly to Asana's value. You will serve as a key technical partner to Sales, facilitating seamless cross-functional communication and applying your SaaS evaluation knowledge to help move opportunities smoothly toward close. This role is based in our Chicago office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements. (Note: We will adjust this placeholder once you confirm the exact location/remote policy). What you’ll achieve - Collaborative Solutioning: Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services, and channel partners to gather critical data and build tailored in-product solutions that address customer pain points. - Trusted Advisory: Position yourself as a trusted advisor to prospective customers, leading discovery conversations that tie Asana's capabilities directly to their core business outcomes and ROI. - Demonstrations & Presentations: Design and deliver engaging, customer-specific product demonstrations that clearly communicate the value of Asana across diverse audiences. - Scalable Workflow Development: Develop repeatable, high-impact workflow solutions within Asana that can be leveraged across the broader customer base. - Impact Tracking & Metrics: Support the broader Solutions Engineering team by capturing key engagement metrics and data insights that inform leadership on global business impact. About you - Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. - 2+ years of professional customer-facing experience in SaaS (experience in an SDR, Customer Success, Implementation, or Consulting role is welcome). - Strong consultative and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, listen actively, and uncover root business challenges. - Analytical and quantitative problem-solver capable of translating customer requirements into structured, demonstrable software solutions. - Clear, compelling communicator and storyteller who is comfortable conveying data and technology workflows to audiences of varied backgrounds. - Collaborative partner with a track record of coordinating smoothly with internal teams such as Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing. At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. What we’ll offer Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $114,000-131,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified. In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include: - Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits - Career coaching & support - Inclusive family building benefits - Long-term savings or retirement plans - In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. #LI-Hybrid About us Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join Asana’s Talent Network to stay up to date on job opportunities and life at Asana.
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