
Pre-Sales Solutions Specialist
Connection
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Schaumburg • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $96,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Conducts pre-sales consulting and assessments to understand client challenges and business objectives as it relates to IT solutions.
- Designs and presents technical solution configurations based on client needs and solution pricing while recommending applicable services as part of the overall client solution.
- Collaborates with partners to design technical solutions as needed.
- Advises on pricing programs and deal registration.
- Serves as subject matter expert to Account Managers on IT solutions such as Data Center, Networking, Cloud and Security.
- Engages Connection Technology Practices to ensure optimal results for the client based on the solution(s) selected.
- Collaborates with Account Managers and Sales Leadership on business development to identify solution opportunities and target accounts through proactive engagement.
- Forecasts and manages pipeline to meet monthly recurring revenue (MRC) target.
- Achieves vendor certifications through online or onsite training.
Requirements
- Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Teams and relevant internal business systems
- Product knowledge of Lenovo, HP or Dell
- IT aptitude with strong desire to continually learn and apply latest technologies
- Working knowledge of advanced technologies such as server, storage, networking, cloud and security
- Proven knowledge of Lenovo data center solutions with ability to consult on various levels of complexity to clients.
- Proven experience managing projects and delivering expectations, both internally and with clients
- Proven experience in technology/software partner and channel management
- Proven success at working collaboratively with sales and internal colleagues to solve technical problems
- High aptitude to stay current and train on related technology areas such as Server, Storage, Networking, preferred
- Customer oriented with ability to listen to and anticipate needs of the customer
- Strong negotiation skills
Benefits
- 401k plans
- medical insurance
- generous paid time off package including vacation and sick time, Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days
- free therapy visits
- mental health coaching and tools
- meditation resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsCisco TeamsserverstoragenetworkingcloudsecurityLenovo data center solutionsproject management
Soft skills
customer orientednegotiation skillscollaborationproblem solvingcommunicationadaptabilityconsultative sellingbusiness developmentpipeline managementtechnical consulting