Pre-Sales Consultant

The Pre-Sales Consultant is accountable for advising and coordinating with the sales team on all technical issues related but not limited to presales implementations and solution design. S/He is a technical expert building strong relationships with partners and customers and driving the business through multiple technical initiatives. Main Duties and Responsibilities Build a detailed design, solution architecture and proposal for a new system Review existing processes and document them accordingly Review and evaluate a software product according to specified procedures and ensure users' needs are determined and met Understand the goal of assigned projects, define ""design criteria"" and devise best solutions for clients Ensure solutions stated in the statement of work are best practice and in line with client requirements Manage the sales bid process by responding to RFI’s and RFP’s Create individual bid packages/technical proposals for needed hardware/service resources Work closely with the sales team to ensure successful closure of the sales process Review recommendations sent by vendors against requests for quote (RFQs), select the best vendor(s) and incorporate any recommended change meeting client needs Schedule and allocate all service resources required to implement solutions as designed Coordinate detailed engineering plans from each supplier, define project schedule and integrate into a complete cohesive system Liaise with the sales team to provide feedback from clients on product requirements Stay abreast of market trends, products and competitor landscapes. Position Requirements Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any other related field. Experience - 8–10 years of pre-sales or consulting experience with a Microsoft partner.- Strong expertise in Azure Iaa S, networking, identity, AVS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Backup & Security, and landing zone frameworks.- Proven experience designing Microsoft 365 security and productivity solutions.- Strong track record in proposal generation, technical writing, and RFP responses for UAE Customers.- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Partner Center for co-sell offers creation and lead management.- Deep understanding of Microsoft cloud licensing models, funding programs, and commercial best practices.- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr