Pre-Sales, Technical Consultant, Graduate, Certified Cisco Sales, Sales support, Data networks, Internet access, WANS, MPLS, IPSec solutions, Network Security, Voice Convergence, Consultative sales, RFI's, RFP's, Problem solving, Very customer facing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Pre-Sales Technical Consultant and expert in telecoms to join this well known and fast growing company.

Description of Role and Responsibilities:

•Support the sales team
•Accompany sales consultants on meetings with corporate clients, in a wide geographical area, to provide technical support on network solution sales. 40-50% of time is spent out of the office.
•Consult on non-standard solutions using a range of network devices and services from suppliers as well as using in-house capability.
•Write detailed and accurate proposal documentation including pricing, network diagrams and technical and business justification to support the sale.
•Respond to RFIs and RFPs and present solutions to clients to board level and assist in closing business.
•Provide regular useful training sessions to the sales teams, and other teams as may require it.
•Keep an accurate record of meetings and discussions held with clients
•Provide other business teams with detailed information about solutions sold
•Provide management with regular performance statistics against agreed targets
•Develop your own technical and sales skills
•Attend regular training on products and technologies and gain useful accreditation for the business as agreed in a personal development plan.

Qualifications Required:

Pre-sales consultants require an HND or higher qualification in a technical, scientific or computing subject. A BSc or better in a computing or related course is preferred. Vendor accreditations from key suppliers like Cisco, particularly sales certifications, are considered a bonus.

Competencies and Experience Required:

The role requires a blend of interpersonal, commercial and technical skills.

Solid, relevant pre-sales/technical experience is required. Candidates wishing to move into pre-sales from another job role would need to demonstrate relevant sales/marketing/customer support/engineering experience in addition to a suitable personality and skills as below.

You need an analytical, detail-orientated approach, with a support mentality and good numeracy skills combined with a flair for presentation and business sales. Strong written and oral communication skills, usually with experience in B2B consultative sales. You also need a wide understanding of technology, particularly data networks. Key solution areas include Internet access, WAN, MPLS and IPSec solutions, voice convergence, network security, hosting and co-location services to assist SME's in doing business.

This role will suit presentable and friendly problem-solvers with a real talent in business communication. You must be able to work and live in the UK right now.




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