Presales Insurance

DXC Technology; Paris; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology firm based in Paris is looking for a pre-sales consultant to support the sales process by delivering tailored product demonstrations and addressing client queries. The ideal candidate should have experience in a consulting or pre-sales role, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the Commercial & Specialty market across EMEA. The position offers opportunities for travel and a virtual-first work environment, emphasizing collaboration and flexibility.

Prestations

In-person collaboration flexibility

Travel opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a pre-sales, consulting or Senior BA capacity.
• Knowledge of Commercial & Specialty / Broker market across EMEA.
• Strong listening skills to understand client needs.

Responsabilités

• Support sales engagement and lead product demonstrations.
• Collaborate closely with product and marketing teams.
• Engage with clients to understand their specific strategy.

Connaissances

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Ability to develop strong internal relationships

Experience developing winning sales solutions

Description du poste

Job Description

As part of the EMEA Solutions Consultant team you will play a critical role in supporting the sales process by demonstrating product value to potential clients. Responsibilities include understanding customer needs, delivering tailored product demonstrations, creating proof‑of‑concept solutions, addressing technical or functional queries and leading workshop engagements with clients. The role requires close collaboration with sales, product, marketing and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with market demands. Strong technical and industry process knowledge, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to articulate complex solutions in a compelling way are essential for success.

Primary Job Functions

• Sales – Provide support to sales engagement including: Deal Qualification. Orchestrate response to and complete RFI / RFP Documentation. Solution Planning / Governance Processes. Lead in depth demonstration, workshops and client presentations. Handle objections, problem solve client challenges. Support Pilot and POC Activities. Initial involvement in Discovery Sessions. Maintain good understanding of competitive landscape.
• Product – Provide support and work closely with Product Owners: Bring industry knowledge and expertise to help drive product enhancements, innovation and roadmap development. Develop and maintain good relationships with business and IT executives within target and existing customers and also with influencers in the market (eg analysts and partners). Review release functionality and produce documentation for client distribution. Support material and facilitate client feedback sessions.
• Marketing – Liaise with marketing function / personnel to: Align sales and marketing messaging for products – business value led. Ensure USP’s are highlighted and messaging is market relevant. Develop use cases / case studies for release. Be involved in development of social media campaigns. Attend relevant market events in UK and Europe.
• Delivery – Work with Delivery leads: Ensure DXC approach to delivery is utilised in the sales process. Identify key sales messages in delivery strategy and produce materials to support sales journey. Ensure Delivery teams are ‘set up for success’ through education of prospects.
• Technical – Work with technical teams to: Ensure demo environments are stable and upgraded to latest versions. Maintain data in demo environments to ensure relevant use cases can be shown to prospects / clients. Solid understanding of how systems interact and integration capabilities. Logical understanding of how data moves between systems.

Secondary Job Functions

• Bring a detailed understanding of the current business drivers and needs of the European Life and Annuity / P&C market to discussions with customers and prospects.
• Demonstrate and describe component parts of GraphTalk in detail and how we work closely with our customers to design the right solution for them.
• Have a good understanding of our delivery process including due diligence, solution design, data migration, transition, and transformation.
• Engage and listen with customers in order to gain a clear understanding of their specific strategy, and challenges and be able to overlay how DXC products and services can support.
• Bring / learn a good understanding of the commercial elements underpinning successful software deals.
• Acts as a mentor for less experienced Sales Solutions colleagues.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a pre‑sales, consulting or Senior BA capacity.
• Experience working with solution / product portfolios.
• A good knowledge of and experience working in the Commercial & Specialty / Broker market across EMEA.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in presenting to clients. Ability to think fast and articulate complex solutions with clarity.
• Ability to develop strong internal relationships with senior stakeholders across the areas outlined in Primary job functions.
• Strong creative and problem‑solving mindset.
• Precise attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks in a fast‑moving software business.
• Ability and hunger to learn quickly in a fast‑moving software business.
• Experience developing winning sales solutions and proposals.

Other Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to influence others through presentations, demonstration and written communication.
• Good listening skills in order to understand fully client needs.
• Ability to interact effectively and persuasively with customers up to Board level.
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment.
• Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks.
• Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Significant experience interacting with senior executives in target organisations.
• Good knowledge of competitor products and services.

Work Environment

• Virtual First working environment
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Professional working day

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.