Job Description
At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.
What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.
Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.
Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.
Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!
Anaplan is looking for a dynamic PRESALES PLATFORM SECURITY ARCHITECT to become a vital part of our PRE-SALES team to support the EMEA region. Join the energy and come be part of the momentum!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-impact pre-sales team, where you'll lead technical discussions with prospective customers and guide them through topics like platform architecture, security, data integration, and compliance. As a trusted advisor, you'll help clear the path for IT approval and support the broader sales process.
You will work cross-functionally with Account Executives, Product Management, and Security teams to align technical solutions with business value. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving complex challenges, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about showing how technology can drive meaningful outcomes.
If you enjoy innovative tech, fast-paced sales environments, and being a go-to resource for customers, this role offers strong earning potential and clear career growth.
This role is an immediate full-time position.
Insight on your Impact
· Interpret and align client IT/security needs with our platform’s capabilities.
· Explore and share information on key technical topics to alleviate concerns and attain customer IT / security signoff.
· Act as an effective communication bridge between technical teams and business units, for the prospect and for Anaplan.
· Work closely with Sales, Product Management, Customer Success, and other teams to ensure technical alignment with sales strategies.
Your qualifications, your influence
To be successful in the role, you must possess the following skills
· Native English and French speaker, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
French language fluency is a requirement.
· Comfortable leading a technical conversation with a small group (5 to 15 people).
· Clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Able to comfortably adjust your communication style to your audience’s level and needs.
· Strong problem-solving and customer-centric mindset.
· Experience in technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or similar roles.
· Background in technical implementations, engineering, network/server administration, or ETL (a plus).
· Experience with enterprise planning software or similar solutions.
· Involvement in technology-driven business transformation projects.
· Technical certifications are highly regarded.
· Strong collaborator, problem-solving, and people skills.
· Experience with data integrations / architecture (SAP S/4HANA, ETL, and REST API)
· Similar roles (Level 1 / Level 2 Technical Support, Post-Sales InfoSec Consulting)
· Willingness to travel occasionally (as needed).
· A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Fraud Recruitment Disclaimer
It has come to our attention that fraudulent and fictitious job opportunities are being circulated on the Internet. Prospective candidates are being contacted by certain individuals, mainly through telephone calls, emails and correspondence, claiming they are representatives of Anaplan. The main purpose of these correspondences and announcements is to obtain privileged information from individuals.
Anaplan does not:
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