Pre-Sales Engineer

Recognised as a Top 100 IT reseller and 'Superstar leader' in the Digital Maturity Index, our client is a multi-award winning and market-leading technology services provider with over 25 years of experience. The business provides IT products, managed services and solutions to our clients across small to medium-sized businesses and all areas of the public and private sector. We are now seeking a Pre Sales Engineer to join their busy, growing and successful team.Pre Sales EngineerBirmingham – hybrid working from home with onsite client visits 2/3 times per week£45-48K plus car allowance (£425pcm) and excellent benefits packageTo be successful in this role:You will be a confident Pre Sales Engineer who is currently in a similar position, although we would consider an IT Consultant or Engineer who has excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of commercial business. Other requirements for this role include experience with:MS 365 and Azure (predominantly security - Endpoint Manager – servers - Business Prem/E3 stack)Virtualisation (VMWare vSphere. Hyper-V)Storage – SAN’s (HP MSA/Nimble - Dell MD)Windows ServerActive DirectoryExchange ServerSQL ServerSwitching (including dynamic routing and dynamic VLANS)Firewalling and perimeter security (Next gen firewalls)Wi-Fi (enterprise grade)Good understanding of communication networks (Lease Line – Radio - FTTP - etc)Remote Desktop Services /AVDSSLVPN’sBasic SQL configuration and infrastructure optimisationGood understanding of MSP support and managed services offeringsFull Clean UK driving licenseExcellent verbal and written communication skills with a thoroughly professional approachProfessional in appearance and with good commercial acumenExperience of actively driving and managing the pre sales processGood attention to detail and problem solving skillsMust be comfortable in a working from home environment and be able to visit the office once or twice a monthFormal qualifications are desirable but not essential as experience is valued more highlyJob role and responsibilities:Attending meetings with clients and prospects to showcase technical abilitiesProviding assistance and guidance during the pre-sales process by identifying technical and business requirements prior to designing an IT solutionCollating client information to produce solutionsWriting and producing documentation, designs, and proposalsDelivering technical presentations both internally and externallyWorking with various teams to feedback on issues with current products and provide input around new productsCreating scopes of works for project delivery teams and working with them to successfully deliver a projectProviding technical solutions in a professional manner and to agreed timeframesPromoting and quoting technical solutions, managed services and support services with professionalism and enthusiasmProviding accurate and timely management information and activity reports and forecastsProviding technical specialist support in some or all of the following: Microsoft Server/365/Azure, HPe Server/Storage, Aruba Switching, Dell Server/Storage, SonicWALL Firewall/Switching, Ruckus Wi-Fi/Switching and other leading specialist vendorsBenefits:31 days holiday including bank holidaysRemote working from homeLife Insurance Option to buy and sell annual leaveEmployee Assistance Programme – 24/7 health, finance and wellbeing supportTailored benefits platform – includes discounts on retail, travel, gym and leisureYuLife wellbeing app - 24/7 access to a virtual GP Cycle to work schemePaid Volunteer LeaveQuarterly employee awards – monetary awards given to top performers and for long serviceTraining and development opportunitiesOnsite café, free access to gym, shower facilities and secure lockers for bikesElectric car salary sacrifice scheme