Similar Jobs at Yext
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!
Yext is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our team of high-performing individuals supporting complex enterprise sales cycles across our priority markets. In this role, you will serve as a technical advisor, owning the technical strategy within opportunities and translating customer needs into clear, differentiated solutions that demonstrate measurable business value. You will partner closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to ensure Yext is positioned as a trusted, mission-critical platform for enterprise brands.
What You’ll DoEnterprise Deal Leadership- Own the technical strategy for complex, high value enterprise opportunities from discovery through close
- Lead technical discovery to uncover business objectives, success criteria, and solution requirements
- Architect and present solutions that clearly map Yext capabilities to customer outcomes
- Serve as the primary technical voice in customer conversations with marketers, developers, and executive stakeholders
- Serve as a thought leader in search and AI visibility, educating customers and internal teams on emerging trends in AI-driven discovery
- Deliver compelling demos, workshops, and presentations tailored to executive and technical audiences
- Translate technical capabilities into clear, outcome driven business value and ROI narratives
- Identify technical risks early and drive plans to address them
- Support RFPs and RFIs with clear, credible solution responses
- Partner with Account Executives and executive sales leadership to qualify opportunities and align on technical win strategies
- Build and develop technical champions throughout the sales process
- Contribute to improved win rates, deal quality, and forecast confidence through disciplined execution
- Shape competitive positioning by articulating Yext’s differentiated value
- Work closely with Product, Product Marketing, and Enablement to share customer feedback, market insights and help shape the Yext product roadmap
- Collaborate with Professional Services and Customer Success to ensure smooth transitions post sale and contribute to customer retention
- Support regional events, executive briefings, and customer reference activities as needed
- Contribute to onboarding and enablement efforts for new team members
- Continuously invest in learning and stay current on Yext’s platform, AI driven search, and the broader digital experience landscape
- 3 plus years of experience in Solutions Engineering, technical presales, or similar roles within SaaS
- Experience supporting complex enterprise sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
- Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business focused narratives
- Comfort engaging with executive and technical audiences
- Experience working within structured sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC or similar
- Proven ability to operate independently and take ownership of outcomes
- Collaborative mindset and comfort working across teams
- Willingness to travel to various regions supported by Yext across North America (estimated 25%)
- Experience with digital experience platforms, search technologies, or AI driven products
- Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and modern web architectures
- Experience supporting enterprise marketing, digital, or customer experience teams
- You will work on complex, high impact enterprise opportunities
- You will be trusted to lead technically without micromanagement
- You will collaborate with smart, motivated teams across Sales, Product, and Marketing
- You will grow your technical, commercial, and leadership skills in a fast evolving space
#LI-KW1
Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.
Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.
It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by applicable law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.
Security Alert
All legitimate Yext communications come from @yext.com email addresses. Messages from other domains (for example, @yext.team) are not authorized and are likely fraudulent. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, do not share personal information, click on links, or provide payment. Instead, please report the communication to [email protected].
Yext New York, New York, USA Office
Yext New York City Office
The Yext Building is located in Chelsea — an iconic neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan known for its art galleries and skyline views. The 9-story office has terraces on every floor and is steps away from famous shops & restaurants, including the Starbucks Reserve and Chelsea Market.
What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene
Key Facts About NYC Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
- Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
