Solution Engineer (m/ f / x)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Paris

Our mission
Plan A has set itself the ambitious goal to decarbonise a million businesses within the next few years, using science and technology. We offer a software for decarbonisation and ESG reporting capabilities, that enables businesses of the likes of BMW, Mollie, Sorare, GANNI, Chloé and N26, to successfully manage their net zero journey. Building and growing Plan A has been only possible thanks to our ever-expanding team across Europe.

We're looking for a Solutions Engineer joining our Sales department.  If our mission is aligned with your values and personal goals, we want to get to know you!
How you’ll make an impact
At Plan A, you'll be working with hundreds of companies to successfully manage their net zero journey and ESG reporting. You will be supporting the companies in technical questions and help improve our software. 

We are looking for someone to:
  • Lead the entire solution validation process including discovery, demo, technical solution set-up and pricing validation
  • Understand business and technical requirements of our customers and align these with our current product offerings and future roadmap
  • Assist commercial team with questions in RFPs and RFIs
  • Be the primary point of contact for coworkers and customers in topics related to product, technical and carbon accounting questions
  • Work on internal projects around documentation, process improvement and sales enablement
  • Cooperate closely with product teams in order to be informed about the newest product development 
  • Act as a voice of the customer to provide our product teams on market feedback, product improvements and strategic requirements from our customers  
  • Stay up-to-date with sustainability trends
What we’re looking for
  • 2 - 3 years of experience in a similar role or in a consulting role
  • Experience in working a software-as-a-service company, ideally in the B2B Enterprise space
  • Exposure with data integrations or API's 
  • Ability to discuss and understand technical requirements - mostly around data integration
  • Demonstrated experience in consultative approaches and in solution scoping to deliver often customised solutions to the customers
  • Knowledge in carbon accounting, ESG and sustainability or strong interest in this field and willingness to become domain expert
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
  • Team player mentality with empathetic approach towards coworkers and customers who values cooperation over competition 
  • Fluency in English and French on a native level is a must for this position. Any additional language is a plus.
What you can expect from Plan A
  • Contribution to a bigger purpose! Push the needle on climate action by contributing to the success of our carbon management and ESG software! 
  • We value collaboration over competition. You will become part of a cooperative and cross-functional environment, where we value sharing knowledge and best practices.
  • We are always growing and so are you. We support you with “My Plan A” , your personalised career journey, in hitting your professional development goals and your vision for life.
  • Enjoy the perks of remote work while having access to our co-working space in the heart of Paris.
Benefits for our employees
  • Employee Stock Options (VSOP) 
  • Discounts and benefits via the Plan A Corporate Benefits Platform
  • Mental health coaching
  • Access to online learning platforms (e.g. Masterclass, Master Plan) and online magazines (e.g. Sifted) 
  • Monthly team activities, company on- and offsite and weekly team in-person gatherings on a Friday evening
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Flexibility to work remotely, in-office, or a bit of both
  • 25 vacation days per year (+RTT), 30 days working-from-anywhere, plus annual educational leave and sabbatical leave
Our Values
At Plan A we live by our values, using them as a compass in all areas of our work and communication!

We empower. Progressing for the better by taking actions with peers and stakeholders.

We collaborate. Connecting the dots together and tackling our complex mission with courage.

We are positive. Embracing kindness and self-reflection with an optimistic attitude.

We walk the talk. Acting as a role model by balancing people, planet & profit, sustainably.

We are pioneers. Leading the way with a science based approach to deliver solutions to the climate crisis.
About us

Plan A believes that companies have the power to pave the way to a more sustainable future. We exist to help fast-acting businesses build a decarbonised and sustainable economy. We do this by providing a digital platform for companies to reduce their environmental impact, engage their employees and create ESG reporting. Plan A’s platform combines data processing power with a team of scientists to guide companies. We are based across Europe and were founded in 2017. 

At Plan A, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages you to be you. We believe that businesses should represent the world we want to live in, so we encourage applications from people of different ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities and physical or neurodiversity. We value the contribution you bring, regardless of where it comes from, and look forward to your application!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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