About GitLabHost B.V.

GitLabHost is a specialist in fully managed GitLab hosting. We help organizations build and manage secure, compliant, and scalable DevOps environments. From managed hosting and licensing to support and consultancy, we make sure our customers can focus entirely on software development.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Technical Sales Engineer (Pre-Sales) who can bridge the gap between technology and business and help customers make the right technical decisions.

Your role

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will be the technical sparring partner for both prospects and existing customers. You will support the entire commercial process with your technical expertise and help organizations design the right GitLab, cloud, and DevOps solutions.

You will work closely with Sales, DevOps Engineers, and Support. You will identify the customer's technical requirements, translate them into concrete solutions, and ensure expectations are clearly aligned before an implementation begins.

You are not only technically strong, but also able to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible way to both IT specialists and management.

What will you be doing?

• Guide prospective customers throughout the pre-sales and sales process
• Identify technical and functional customer requirements
• Advise customers on GitLab, CI/CD, managed hosting, cloud, and DevOps solutions
• Design suitable technical solutions
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and workshops
• Support Sales during customer meetings and proposal processes
• Prepare technical proposals
• Assess technical feasibility and potential risks
• Coordinate with DevOps Engineers and Support teams on implementations
• Identify commercial opportunities within existing customer accounts
• Share customer feedback to help us continuously improve our services
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in GitLab, cloud, and DevOps

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who combines technical expertise with a strong customer focus.

You have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent level of professional and intellectual ability
• A strong background in IT
• Experience with Linux, hosting, cloud, or DevOps
• Knowledge of GitLab, CI/CD, or similar DevOps platforms is a plus
• Experience in a technical pre-sales, consultancy, or engineering role
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts in an understandable way
• A good understanding of commercial processes
• A proactive and independent approach to work
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English

Key competencies

• Strong technical advisory skills
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Persuasive communication
• Analytical thinking
• Customer focus
• Stakeholder management
• Teamwork
• Ownership and accountability
• Results-driven mindset
• Curiosity and willingness to learn

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to work in an innovative and fast-growing organization
• A high degree of freedom and responsibility
• Direct collaboration with experienced DevOps Engineers
• Challenging technical projects
• Opportunities for training and professional certifications
• A competitive salary based on your experience
• Good secondary employment benefits
• Hybrid working
• An informal working environment with short communication lines and plenty of room for your own initiative

Why GitLabHost?

At GitLabHost, you will have the opportunity to help organizations with their digital transformation through modern DevOps solutions. You will work alongside technical specialists, contribute to innovative solutions, and have a direct impact on the success of both our customers and our organization.