Solution Engineer

About KEV:

KEV Group is an enterprise SaaS company that provides an all-in-one activity fund management solution for K-12 schools. By seamlessly integrating and automating all fee management processes, the SchoolCash platform provides real-time visibility and control over how districts and schools create, collect, manage, track, and reconcile these funds. Parents benefit from an easy-to-use solution that offers convenience and supports all payment types. More than 22,000 schools across North America rely on SchoolCash to manage over $4 billion in activity funds annually.

The company is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in the Cambridge, ON and the U.S. KEV is a portfolio company of Serent Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm focused on high growth technology businesses.

Why Join KEV?

• Work in an industry that benefits children, parents and schools
• Do meaningful and purpose-driven work, and make a real impact
• Join a quickly growing organization with real opportunity for learning and growth
• Passionate and accessible leadership team that cares about people, personally and professionally
• Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in either our North York or Cambridge office)
  
  

Job Description:

As a Solutions Engineer at KEV Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving our business growth by working closely with schools and districts to design tailored solutions using our software. You will serve as the technical expert throughout the sales cycle, ensuring clients understand how our platform can solve their financial management challenges. This role blends technical knowledge with customer-facing interactions, making you a crucial link between the sales team and our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert with prospective clients and key stakeholders in all applicable phases of the sales cycle.
• Deliver impactful and engaging product demonstrations, showcasing the capabilities of KEV Group's solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with product management, engineering, and support teams to ensure customer feedback is incorporated into product improvements.
• Partner with and participate in the strategy and direction of work set out by the Account Executive including but not limited to territory and account planning.
• Acts as a KEV ambassador; attends events and tradeshows representing KEV.
• Update the sales team on all new product features and assist in creating a solution for sales to demo.
• Ad hoc projects as requested by VP of Sales
  
  

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a sales engineering, pre-sales engineering, or similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in different time zones
• Ability to create big-picture software solutions.
  
  

We Offer: 

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing Education
• Great colleagues and collaboration
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.

KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with Human Resources or the hiring manager.

KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.