[Hiring] Director of Pre-Sales @Vontier

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and technically astute Director of Pre-Sales to lead our global solutions engineering organization within the rapidly evolving EV charging ecosystem. This role is critical to driving adoption of our enterprise EV charging platform by aligning our solution capabilities with the complex needs of utilities, fleet operators, OEMs, commercial property owners, and public infrastructure partners. As Director of Pre-Sales, you’ll define and scale a high-impact pre-sales function that translates industry challenges—like grid optimization, load balancing, OCPP compliance, and dynamic pricing—into compelling, tailored software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Build and lead a high-performance pre-sales team with deep knowledge of energy systems, fleet electrification, EV infrastructure, and SaaS delivery.
  • Develop and execute a scalable pre-sales strategy aligned with the go-to-market plan for enterprise customers across public and private sectors.
  • Ensure consistent execution of best practices in discovery, technical qualification, solution design, and demonstration tailored to the EV charging landscape.
  • Collaborate with sales, product, and implementation teams to accelerate time-to-value for strategic customers.
• Industry-Focused Solutioning
  • Understand and articulate the technical, regulatory, and business complexities of EV charging infrastructure (e.g., smart charging, OCPP/OCPP 2.0.1, ISO 15118, energy tariffs, V2G).
  • Design tailored platform configurations for various customer segments, including utilities, CPO’s, municipalities, last-mile delivery fleets, commercial real estate, and retail chains.
  • Oversee technical engagements including proof-of-concepts, system architecture discussions, API integrations, and data flow analysis (e.g., charging sessions, grid demand, telemetry).
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support enterprise sales teams by presenting compelling solutions to technical and business stakeholders, including CIOs, fleet managers, utility engineers, and sustainability leaders.
  • Partner with product management to deliver voice-of-customer insights for roadmap prioritization (e.g., load management, energy reporting, driver apps, network interoperability).
  • Collaborate with marketing to develop demo assets, whitepapers, case studies, and industry-specific enablement content.
• Performance Management & Growth
  • Define KPIs to measure team performance and deal effectiveness (conversion rates, demo engagement, technical win/loss analysis).
  • Introduce tools and methodologies to enhance technical storytelling, demo environment customization, and prescriptive solutioning.
  • Drive talent acquisition and professional development to scale a diverse, globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting in enterprise SaaS.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role within energy, mobility, or adjacent industries (e.g., EV charging, utilities, smart grid, fleet management).
• Strong knowledge of EV charging networks, protocols (OCPP, OCPI), and smart energy management systems.
• Proven success leading pre-sales teams supporting large deals with public agencies, fleet operators, energy providers, or large commercial enterprises.
• Solid grasp of SaaS architectures, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), APIs, data privacy, and system integrations.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across the C-suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, energy systems, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.
• Commitment to personal growth and work-life balance.
• Culture that fuels collaboration and meaningful change.
• Roadmap for continuous learning and creativity.
• Support for innovation and professional development.