Technical Enablement Manager - Kafka

Were a global team of over 400 people working together to push the boundaries of opensource technology and multicloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone leveraging the most popular opensource technologies like Apache Kafka Aiven for PostgreSQL Aiven for Clickhouse and Aiven for OpenSearch. to help companies accelerate timetomarket drive efficiency and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now were looking for a Technical Enablement Manager to join our team who shares our passion for forwardthinking and innovative approaches.

Aivens Revenue Operations team acts as a central hub aligning marketing sales and customer growth to optimize the entire customer journey. By providing datadriven insights and implementing efficient processes we aim to drive predictable revenue growth customer expansion improve efficiency and enhance customer experience.

The Sales Enablement function at Aiven supports our Revenue teams to ensure that they have the right skills tools and knowledge to deliver outcomes for our customers. We partner closely with revenue leadership and the broader leadership team to align on delivering business outcomes. As part of the Revenue Operations org we predominantly focus on improving the effectiveness of our revenue generating resources and work with operations closely who focus more on efficiency

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Enablement Manager to join our growing team. In this role you will play a crucial part in equipping our sales and customerfacing teams with the technical expertise they need to excel. You will be responsible for designing developing and delivering technical training programs and resources that empower our teams and partners to confidently position and sell our solutions.

What youll do:

• Collaborate with sales product and engineering teams to identify technical enablement needs and develop comprehensive training programs.
• Design and deliver engaging technical training content including workshops presentations and online resources.
• Create and maintain a knowledge base of technical documentation FAQs and best practices in Aiven supported use cases.
• Develop and implement assessments and certifications to measure the effectiveness of enablement programs.
• Stay uptodate on industry trends and the latest developments in our technology landscape.
• Gather and analyze feedback to continuously improve enablement programs.

What were looking for:

• 5 years of experience in a technical enablement sales engineering or similar role.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies open source technologies databases and datarelated solutions.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience designing and delivering technical training programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for continuous learning and development.

Bonus points:

• Experience with Aiven products and services.
• Experience in a highgrowth technology company.

Who we are

So how do we become the trusted open source data platform for everyone By listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals. You see the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Our thinking is customerfirst. Thats why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking were by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And innovating. In other words it really isnt just about who we are. Its about who our customers are and where they want to be.

Our Crabby Principles

Aiveners use the V2MOM framework to set and align on business goals. In order to achieve those business goals we live by our Crabby Principles which unite us in our ways of working globally.

These principles are embedded in our business processes and support us in collaborating and role modelling positive and productive behaviours in our daily work something you will have the opportunity to demonstrate throughout your interview journey with us.

Our Offer

If you ask us whats the best thing about working for Aiven many will probably say its the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scaleup where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you

• Participate in Aivens equity plan.
• With Aiven locations spanning the globe we want all of our crabs to find the right balance with our hybrid work policy.
• Get the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Step up your career game with real employer support (use one of our learning platforms annual learning budget and more).
• Get holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.

Make a difference at Aiven

• Contribute to open source projects that you find meaningful outside of work and get paid for it! Our Plankton program recognizes extra work to the open source ecosystem for developers and nondevelopers alike.
• Use up to 5 days per year to volunteer for a good cause of your choice.
• Join one of our team member resource groups empower yourself and others in missions that resonate with you.

What else

• Your wellbeing matters: weve got your wellbeing covered with private medical & dental health insurance as well as a childbirth cash benefit.
• Need insurance Weve got you covered benefit from our: Employers liability insurance Personal Accident Illness & Travel Insurance Group Life Assurance Office Insurance Group Income Protection and Business & Leisure Travel Accident Insurance.
• Looking after your future: benefit from our provided Pension Plan.

Amazing! Whats next

Once applying you should hear from our Talent Experience team within 5 days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward you can generally expect 4 stages with us

1. 3045 minute call with one of our Talent Partners
2. 45 minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager
3. Skills interview and or presentation for 1 hour with the wider team
4. Company values interview for 1 hour

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