Pre Sales Engineer

hireful; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Employee benefits

Job summary

hireful in Manchester is seeking a Sales Engineer ready to advance in a technical pre-sales career. You will bridge client needs with sales, lead technical discovery sessions and workshops, and translate business challenges into tech recommendations across security, cloud, and data solutions.

The role offers hybrid working 2–3 days in the office, with uncapped commission and strong benefits. Prior pre-sales experience is valued, but a solid technical background and client-facing skills can also

Qualifications

• Proven experience bridging client needs with sales teams.
• Able to run technical discovery sessions and workshops.
• Translate business challenges into technology recommendations.
• Experience with cyber security, data protection, cloud, data centres or software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions and customer assessments.
• Prepare and deliver engaging demonstrations and proposals.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering and delivery teams to design solutions.
• Support RFPs and respond to customer requirements.

Skills

Pre-Sales

Technical Sales

Discovery Sessions

Customer Workshops

Solution Design

Presentations & Demos

Job description

£40,000 - £45,000 + uncapped commission and awesome employee benefits

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Manchester – Hybrid 2/3 days a week in the office

Are you a a Sales Engineer or Pre Sales Engineer who is ready to take the next step in your technical pre sales career? Fancy joining a growing IBM Partner and IT Managed Services business, where you’ll work alongside experienced sales and technical specialists, helping organisations solve real technology challenges?

This role will suit a Technical individual who loves getting involved in the Sales process, someone with previous experience bridging the gap between the client and Sales. You may have previously worked in the role of Pre-Sales Consultant, Pre Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, Solutions Engineer, Technical Pres Sales, Technical Consultant etc. You’ll play a key role in winning new business. You’ll lead technical discovery sessions, customer assessments and workshops, translating business challenges into compelling technology recommendations across Cyber Security, Data Protection, Cloud, Data Centre Transformation and Software.

You’ll support proposals and RFPs, deliver engaging presentations and demonstrations, and act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer journey. You’ll work closely with sales, engineering and service delivery teams to design solutions that genuinely address customer needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical IT background who wants to develop their career in pre-sales. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies and customer environments, with the added opportunity to work with IBM technology and solutions.

We’re looking for someone technically curious, commercially aware and confident communicating complex ideas in a simple, engaging way to external customers. Previous pre-sales experience is advantageous, but a strong technical background combined with customer-facing experience and a genuine desire to develop could be equally valuable.

You will benefit from a collaborative hybrid working environment and the opportunity to make a real impact as the business continues to grow. Sound good?

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.