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Sales Engineer
Tacton
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Source date: 10/30/2026
About this role
Tacton helps the world's leading manufacturers manage the complexity of highly configurable products through our market-leading Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) SaaS platform, ranked #1 by Gartner. For more than 25 years, we have simplified manufacturing complexity. What began as a bold vision to transform product configuration has evolved into a powerful digital platform that enables manufacturers to improve buyer engagement, operational precision, and end-to-end performance. We are now seeking a Sales Engineer who will play a key role in transforming our customers' businesses by showcasing the full value of the Tacton platform. You'll bridge the gap between innovative technology and real-world business challenges, playing a pivotal role in driving customer success. Your impact will be felt across our sales process, ensuring that every solution delivers tangible value to our clients. The Role In this role, you will be at the forefront of customer interactions, helping prospects and customers understand the measurable business value our solutions create – from faster, more accurate quoting to stronger margins – and how they can transform their businesses. What You Will Do • Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and business challenges, tailor presentations, and deliver value-driven demonstrations that connect our solutions to the customer's business outcomes. • Provide in-depth technical expertise on the Tacton platform – spanning buyer engagement (CPQ), Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), and Configured Order Fulfillment (COF) – including features, benefits, and integrations. • Show customers how Tacton's digital thread connects the full product lifecycle – from how products are defined in engineering to how they are configured, sold, and delivered – creating one connected source of configuration truth. • Act as a trusted advisor, offering consultative solutions to help customers overcome their business challenges. • Engage with prospects and customers throughout the sales cycle, answering technical questions and addressing implementation concerns. • Lead proof of value (POV) engagements, supported by business cases, that demonstrate the measurable impact of our solutions for the customer. • Independently manage and drive technical engagements across your accounts, taking ownership of sales engineering activities and ensuring successful customer outcomes. Who Will Thrive in This Role • Passionate About Technology: You thrive on solving complex problems and enjoy working closely with both technical teams and customers to find the best solutions. • Collaborative & Analytical: You bring a structured, team-oriented approach to every engagement. • Customer-Focused: You have a knack for translating technical details into business value. • Adaptable & Driven: You enjoy fast-paced environments and have a drive to deliver impactful solutions. This role is an opportunity to take ownership of your career, grow your expertise, and make a tangible impact on both our customers and our business. You Bring • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. • 3–5 years of experience in a sales engineering, technical pre-sales, or similar role, preferably within complex B2B solutions and ideally in a SaaS or CPQ environment. • Strong understanding of sales processes, pricing strategies, and configuration methodologies in the manufacturing industry. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and demonstrate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. • A proven track record of supporting sales teams and driving revenue growth. • Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce and/or CPQ systems. • Background in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or a solid understanding of how products are defined and managed in engineering. • Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. • Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset. • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Our Recruitment Process • Screening call with our Global Talent Acquisition Partner • Business interview with the hiring manager • Personality and logical tests, with follow-up • Presentation / panel discussion • Meeting with the Tacton CCO • Reference check and Background Check Why Tacton? At Tacton, you'll develop your career in an organization that values teamwork and promotes individual growth. We offer a global and open environment, working with the latest technology to solve important and complex problems in the manufacturing industry. • Flexible hybrid setup : 3 days a week in the office. • 33 days of paid time off : 30 vacation days plus 3 extra to make sure you get the rest you deserve. • Premium occupational pension : Our pension plan goes beyond ITP1, with higher employer contributions depending on your age and salary level. • Generous wellness allowance : 5,000 SEK annually to support your health and wellbeing. • Private healthcare insurance : Skip the waiting lines and get quick access to private medical care, including specialist consultations and treatments. • Parental leave top-up : We top up your parental leave so you receive up to 90% of your base salary for up to 6 months, helping you focus on your family without financial stress. • Weekly treats: Fika one week, breakfast the next, because good food brings people together. This role is based in Stockholm, where we have invested in creating our unique home right next to Hötorget station. We look forward to receiving your application. We consider applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Tacton Tacton is a leading Software as a Service company trusted by global manufacturers. We got started in the late 1990s when six computer scientists figured out a revolutionary way to help manufacturers overcome their most business-critical product configuration challenges. Since those early days, we have grown to support global manufacturers seeking to thrive in a changing world. We invite you to find out more about us at www.tacton.com/about Department Commercial Role Sales Engineer Location Stockholm Remote status Hybrid Our winning culture Our company is founded on innovation, research and collaborative thinking. The people of Tacton come from many parts of the world, and have joined Tacton with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Together we speak more than 30 languages. We are all different, but have one thing in common - our values - Collaborative, Customer Oriented, Engaged, Trustworthy, Visionary. About Tacton Tacton is a global leader in software for manufacturers of complex, highly configurable products. Tacton delivers the Buyer-Centric Smart Factory, connecting buyer engagement with engineering and order fulfillment through a single source of truth. By uniting Configure, Price and Quote, Configuration Lifecycle Management, and Configured Order Fulfillment, Tacton helps manufacturers manage complexity, protect margins, and deliver with confidence across the lifecycle. With more than 26 years of experience, Tacton supports manufacturers worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Chicago, USA. Learn more at www.tacton.com . Founded in 1998 Co-workers 220