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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:2;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Department:</strong> Sales / Solutions Engineering</span></span><br><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Location:</strong> Europe Remote</span></span><br><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Reports to:</strong> Chief Revenue Officer</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:3;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;font-size:13.5pt;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">We are seeking a strategic and technically astute <strong>Director of Pre-Sales</strong> to lead our global solutions engineering organization within the rapidly evolving <strong>EV charging ecosystem</strong>. 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 VP 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.</span></span></p><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:3;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;font-size:13.5pt;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:4;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Leadership & Strategy</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Build and lead a high-performance pre-sales team with deep knowledge of energy systems, fleet electrification, EV infrastructure, and SaaS delivery.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Develop and execute a scalable pre-sales strategy aligned with the go-to-market plan for enterprise customers across public and private sectors.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Ensure consistent execution of best practices in discovery, technical qualification, solution design, and demonstration tailored to the EV charging landscape.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Collaborate with sales, product, and implementation teams to accelerate time-to-value for strategic customers.</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:4;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Industry-Focused Solutioning</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">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).</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Design tailored platform configurations for various customer segments, including utilities, CPO’s, municipalities, last-mile delivery fleets, commercial real estate, and retail chains.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Oversee technical engagements including proof-of-concepts, system architecture discussions, API integrations, and data flow analysis (e.g., charging sessions, grid demand, telemetry).</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:4;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:4;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:4;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Support enterprise sales teams by presenting compelling solutions to technical and business stakeholders, including CIOs, fleet managers, utility engineers, and sustainability leaders.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Partner with product management to deliver voice-of-customer insights for roadmap prioritization (e.g., load management, energy reporting, driver apps, network interoperability).</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Collaborate with marketing to develop demo assets, whitepapers, case studies, and industry-specific enablement content.</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:4;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Performance Management & Growth</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Define KPIs to measure team performance and deal effectiveness (conversion rates, demo engagement, technical win/loss analysis).</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Introduce tools and methodologies to enhance technical storytelling, demo environment customization, and prescriptive solutioning.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Drive talent acquisition and professional development to scale a diverse, globally distributed team.</span></span></li></ul><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:3;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:3;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;font-size:13.5pt;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">10+ years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting in enterprise SaaS.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">5+ years in a senior leadership role within energy, mobility, or adjacent industries (e.g., EV charging, utilities, smart grid, fleet management).</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Strong knowledge of EV charging networks, protocols (OCPP, OCPI), and smart energy management systems.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Proven success leading pre-sales teams supporting large deals with public agencies, fleet operators, energy providers, or large commercial enterprises.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Solid grasp of SaaS architectures, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), APIs, data privacy, and system integrations.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Executive presence with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across the C-suite.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif;"=""><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;"="" lang="EN-IE">Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, energy systems, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p>TBD</p><p><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>WHO 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We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.</span><br><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at </span><a href="https://www.vontier.com"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">www.vontier.com</span></a><br><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.</span><br><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.</span><br><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Together, let’s power the way the world moves!</strong></span></p>

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