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Senior Solutions Consultant

PagerDuty · Toronto, ON, Canada

Base
C$144K–C$197K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon PagerDuty's careers page

What PagerDuty sells

Spots system problems and starts fixes automatically

When a company's online services break, the people who fix them can spend hours hunting for the cause. This product spots problems automatically, works out what went wrong, and starts the fix using set steps. Teams can spend less time searching and more time on their real work.

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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
Mostly inbound or an assigned book.
Time on market
Open 57 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
14 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

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.

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

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

  4. 4.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  5. 5.

    Is the territory new or existing? Who had it before?

    An existing book is a head start. Greenfield means building from zero.

  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 technical role supporting AE-led deals with discovery, integration design, and RFP/security answers for enterprise IT Ops customers. Also supports existing clients with a growth focus.

Enterprise · Mixed · Inbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
DevOps engineers up to C-level executivesIn their words: “clearly articulate PagerDuty's business value to stakeholders from DevOps engineers up to C-level executives”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly inbound or an assigned book of business.

Compensation

C$144K–C$197K 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
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE: PD) is the global leader in AI-first digital operations. By automatically detecting, diagnosing, and remediating issues, the PagerDuty Platform orchestrates AI agents and automated workflows with context from over 750 integrations. Trusted by approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, PagerDuty is the industry standard for organizations scaling resilient, autonomous operations. Notable customers include Chipotle, Cloudflare, Docusign, Fox, Nvidia, Salesforce, Spotify, Zoom and more. We are growing rapidly and hiring top talent with leading AI skills across engineering, sales, product, marketing, and beyond as we build the leading digital operations platform. We are seeking a technical and customer-focused Solutions Consultant to join our team. The Solutions Consultant will be responsible for understanding customer business environments, actively identifying potential roadblocks, and providing thoughtful solutions that leverage PagerDuty’s products. They will run the technical discovery process and provide guidance, relationship-building, and support throughout the sales process to ensure customer success. As a Solutions Consultant at PagerDuty, you’ll sit at the nexus between pre-sales, sales, and customer experience and success. You are an extraordinary partner who plays the part of consultant, technical salesperson, technical guru, product specialist, and teacher, with a committed dedication to exceptional customer service. You will build strong, significant, and compassionate relationships with internal and external partners at all levels while helping customers realize and optimize PagerDuty's capabilities. Key responsibilities - Actively identify potential roadblocks and provide thoughtful, technical solutions - Run technical discovery processes to understand customer environments and potential technical landmines - Design integrations to provide seamless implementation with the customer's current technology stack - Support sales cycles by handling technical questions in RFPs, RFIs, and security questionnaires - Break down complex technical concepts and clearly articulate PagerDuty's business value to stakeholders from DevOps engineers up to C-level executives - Support one of our over 375+ native integrations to help customers realize and optimize PagerDuty's capabilities - Partner with sales, product, and cross-functional teams with a focus on growth and exceptional customer service - Manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively using project management and account management skills - Come up to speed quickly, learn continuously, and apply impeccable attention to detail to all tasks Basic qualifications - 5+ years of pre-sales experience - Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a technical field - Ability to do basic scripting (Java, PHP, Ruby, Perl) and a fundamental knowledge of Linux - Experience selling SaaS in a fierce environment - Strong communication skills to build and manage relationships with new and existing clients, with a focus on growth - Demonstrable knowledge of IT monitoring tools or IT Operations - Excellent at multi-tasking, self-driven, and able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams - Ability to travel to customer sites as necessary Preferred qualifications - Understanding of monitoring systems such as New Relic, Nagios, Zenoss, Splunk, ServiceNow, and Zabbix - Familiarity and knowledge of PagerDuty's space, or already being a fan of our product - Experience in both enterprise and commercial sales PagerDuty is a flexible, hybrid workplace. We embrace and encourage in-person working as an integral part of our culture. Both our employees and external research tells us that co-located collaboration strengthens connections, drives innovation, and accelerates learning. The base salary range for this position is 144,000 - 197,200 CAD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits. Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process. Hesitant to apply? We encourage you to submit your resume even if you don't meet every requirement. We value potential and consider each candidate's full professional story. Whether you're exploring a career change or taking your next step, we look forward to reviewing your application. If this just isn’t the right role or time - sign up for job alerts! Where we work PagerDuty operates a hybrid work model with offices in 8 major cities: Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. While we offer flexibility within our established locations, we cannot employ candidates residing in: Location restrictions: Australia: Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon United States: Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role. How we work Our values guide how we support customers, collaborate with colleagues, develop products, and foster a culture of belonging. They define not just our actions, but what it means to be Dutonian. People Leaders at PagerDuty are responsible for creating high performance environments that drive accountability. PagerDuty has four key dimensions that define our Leadership Impact: Lead Self, Lead the Team, Lead the Business, and Lead the Future. Each dimension has three associated competencies to give leaders a shared language for guiding their development, career, promotion, and succession planning discussions. Our Manager Expectations serve as a practical guide for managers to understand their responsibilities, prioritize their efforts, and drive engagement and performance. What we offer As a global organization, our total rewards approach is competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. Learn more, including country-specific offerings, on our benefits site. Your package may include: - Competitive salary - Comprehensive benefits package - Flexible work arrangements - Company equity* - ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)* - Retirement or pension plan* - Generous paid vacation time - Paid holidays and sick leave - Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO - Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)* - Paid volunteer time off: 20 hours per year - Company-wide hack weeks - Mental wellness programs *Eligibility may vary by role, region, and tenure About PagerDuty PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is an AI-powered platform that empowers business resilience and drives operational efficiency for enterprises. With a generative AI assistant at its core, PagerDuty empowers teams to detect and resolve issues in real time, orchestrate complex workflows, and drive continuous improvement across their digital operations. Trusted by nearly half of both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes AI 50, as well as approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100, PagerDuty is essential for delivering always-on digital experiences to modern businesses PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, a Fortune Best Medium Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2. Go behind-the-scenes on our careers site and @pagerduty on Instagram. Additional Information PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy. PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. PagerDuty uses the E-Verify employment verification program.
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