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SPSS Inc. has become the world's leading provider of predictive analytics software and services through a combination of commitment to innovation and dedication to customers. Throughout our history, we have provided analytical software that enables customers to understand both the state of their business today and what is likely to happen in the future, so that they can make better decisions now to improve their likelihood of success.

More than 250,000 commercial, academic, and public sector customers rely on SPSS technology to help increase revenue, reduce costs, improve processes, and detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For additional information, please visit www.spss.com.

We are currently seeking a Sales Engineer. Locations that will be considered for this role are Chicago, New York, or Bay area. Other locations may be considered for the exceptional candidate. The Sales Engineer is an integral part of the sales organization and demands a high energy professional. In this position you will work closely with sales representatives, sales managers, and prospects to prove that SPSS products can solve real world business problems.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in sales conference calls and prospect visits, doing product demonstrations frequently using prospect data, and working with prospects at both a technical and business level to show how SPSS solutions can provide value to them
• Possess demonstrated skills in the application of solution selling and a proven track record using it to help drive revenue.
• Be able to work with sales reps to strategize on sales approaches to develop business.
• Give conference presentations which pull together vertical and product knowledge in a non-marketing and non-product-centric delivery.
• Work independently and or as a vital member of a team.
• Instruct and coach sales staff on technical aspects of SPSS products and applications.

Requirements include:

• 5+ years of experience in development, pre-sales support, or real world use of data analysis/mining solutions; preferably with 3+ of these driving revenue as a sales engineer.
• Proven capability using software to analyze real world data sets to solve business problems.
• Possess a solid understanding of data mining and or statistical methods of applications.
• Good understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, including MS Windows NT/XP and 20000.
• Fully developed time management, multi-tasking, and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Masters or equivalent college/university degree preferred.
• Experience working with or assisting software end users, either in a help desk or consulting capacity {or similar} desired.
• Background in SPSS or other analysis/data mining software, or a strong technical/statistical background desired.
• Knowledge of real-time analytics, text or web-mining is a strong plus.
• Able and willing to travel - 20 to 25%

SPSS:
2004, SPSS Inc. selected as Intelligent Enterprise's #1 "Company to Watch in 2004" in the "Intelligence" category.

Headquartered in Chicago, SPSS has offices and a network of distributors serving countries around the world. Make a choice to join a rapidly growing company that values your expertise!

Check out our website to learn more about SPSS at www.spss.com.

In order to be considered for this position SALARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE CLEARLY STATED.

Contact:
Please apply directly to www.resourcehire.com/clients/spss/publicjobs

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No recruiter/contract/agency resumes will be accepted for this position. EOE

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (or transfer of sponsorship).

SPSS Inc. strives to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace. Accordingly, SPSS Inc. conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of a drug screen and a background check.