Vice President, Sales Engineering at Axon

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Sales, Pre-Sales, Solution Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Integrations, SaaS Platforms, Data Security, Communication, Executive Presence, Storytelling, Customer Engagement, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Product Feedback, KPI Measurement, Public Safety

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact The Vice President of Sales Engineering will lead Axon’s global team of technical sales professionals who bridge innovation and customer success. This leader will design and execute a world-class pre-sales strategy, ensuring our cutting-edge ecosystem of products — from body-worn cameras to real-time software and AI solutions — are understood, trusted, and adopted by our customers. This is a high-impact leadership role that will shape how Axon connects technology to mission outcomes across public safety and enterprise sectors. What You’ll Do Location: Remote — with travel up to 30% Reports to: Chief Revenue Officer Direct Reports: Regional Directors of Sales Engineering Lead and scale a global Sales Engineering organization that delivers technical excellence and drives revenue growth. Partner with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to align pre-sales technical strategy with Axon’s global business objectives. Define and implement standardized technical discovery, solution design, and proposal processes that ensure consistency, speed, and quality. Build, mentor, and empower high-performing regional and functional leaders across the sales engineering org. Partner with Product and Engineering teams to represent customer feedback and inform product roadmaps. Develop enablement programs, demo environments, and proof-of-concept assets that articulate the value of Axon’s connected ecosystem. Drive executive-level customer engagements and strategic presentations showcasing Axon’s innovation and impact. Measure team success through clear KPIs tied to sales velocity, technical win rates, and customer satisfaction. What You Bring 12+ years in technical sales, pre-sales, or solution engineering roles, with at least 5 years leading global or enterprise teams. Proven experience scaling and operationalizing a high-growth, global sales engineering organization. Strong technical understanding of cloud architecture, integrations, SaaS platforms, and data security. Excellent communication, executive presence, and storytelling skills; able to translate complex technology into customer value. Demonstrated success leading a globally diverse team Passion for Axon’s mission to protect life, accelerate justice, and build safer communities. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in public safety, defense, or mission-critical technology sectors. Track record leading pre-sales for AI or cloud-based enterprise solutions. Significant time spent living or working overseas, with the ability to speak multiple languages. MBA or advanced technical degree. Benefits that Benefit You Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs And yes, we have snacks in our offices Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Important Notes The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Sales Engineering will lead Axon’s global team of technical sales professionals, designing and executing a pre-sales strategy. This role will ensure that Axon’s products are understood, trusted, and adopted by customers across public safety and enterprise sectors.