IT Pre-sales Engineer

Focus Group

  • Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
  • £55,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
  • Apply easily
We’re Hiring – IT Pre-sales EngineerSalary – up to £40,000 (OTE £55,000 - £65,000)Location – Shoreham-by-Sea and candidates based in the London, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, or Essex areas for hybrid working opportunities.Key Benefits:
  • Generous Holidays: Enjoy 24 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and a special day off for your birthday.
  • Give Back: Enjoy paid volunteering days to support causes you care about.
  • Referral Rewards: Benefit from our Refer a Friend scheme and earn money for bringing great talent to our team.
  • Social Events: Join in on regular social events and connect with your colleagues in a fun and relaxed environment.
About Us:Established in 2003, Focus Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing tech providers, empowering over 30,000 businesses nationwide. With over 1,000 employees and a $1bn valuation, we are a dynamic force in the industry.Job Purpose:The Pre-Sales Technical team is responsible for delivering technical solutions to both new and existing customers, focusing on Networking, Cloud & Server Infrastructure, and Cyber Resilience, primarily utilising Microsoft 365 and Azure.As an IT Pre-Sales Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in our sales process. You'll articulate our technology and product portfolio to both business and technical users, ensuring they understand the value and capabilities of our offerings. You'll work closely with potential clients to understand their needs, demonstrate our solutions, and tailor proposals to meet their specific requirements.Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify client needs and propose suitable solutions by attending remote and/or face to face meetings with prospective and existing customers.
  • Use relevant tooling and discovery workshops to determine client technical and business requirements and ensuring that all required information is collated prior to producing a solution.
  • Create technical solutions in a professional manner and to agreed timeframes, seeking guidance from the technical teams and presales consultants on best practice and suitability.
  • Confidently present your technical solutions to the customer with professionalism and enthusiasm outlining cost savings and business benefits.
  • Provide technical support during the sales process to Business Development Managers, Account Managers & Clients.
  • Create configuration documentation, based on proposed solutions, including network diagrams, statement of works and technical designs.
Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience in a technical role, preferably within an MSP environment such as presales, support, project management or technical delivery.
  • A solid understanding of core product sets including M365, Azure, AVD, Windows Server and associated storage/hardware solutions, Networking Solutions including HPE, Meraki and SonicWALL, Cyber Products such as MS Defender, Bitdefender, Mimecast and Rocket Cyber.
  • Experience in scoping and designing technical solutions in SME businesses.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to cope under pressure and prioritise work accordingly.
  • Full drivers licence and willingness to travel occasionally.
  • Experience in producing high quality commercial proposals including design, solution overview and pricing.
At Focus Group, we celebrate diversity and foster a culture where everyone can thrive. If you need assistance applying or require reasonable adjustments, reach out directly - we’re here to help.Ready to make a real impact? Apply now!IND1

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