Pre Sales Systems Engineer

83zero Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vendor in data protection is hiring a Sr Pre Sales Consultant in Manchester. This role involves acting as a technical advisor throughout the pre-sales cycle, engaging with enterprise clients, and delivering tailored backup solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in backup and storage technologies. The position offers competitive salary and benefits in a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Pre-Sales or Sales Engineering roles.
• Strong background in backup and storage technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert in the pre-sales cycle.
• Support regional sales team with tailored solutions.
• Deliver engaging technical presentations and demos.

Skills

Backup technologies

Storage solutions

Customer-facing communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Veeam

Commvault

Linux

Networking

Job description

Overview

Are you a technical pre-sales professional with deep knowledge of backup or storage technology?

Do you thrive in customer-facing roles where you can truly influence the sales process?

We're working with a leading vendor in the data protection space that is expanding rapidly across the EMEA region - and they're now hiring a Sr Pre Sales Consultant to join their team in the UK to cover the northern territory of the UK.

This is an exellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both the technical and consultative side of sales, working closely with enterprise clients and channel partners to design and deliver backup storage solutions that truly stand out in the market.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Acting as the technical expert in the pre-sales cycle - from discovery to demo, sizing, and solution design
• Supporting the regional sales team by crafting tailored solutions that meet customer needs
• Delivering engaging technical presentations, product demos, and POCs to prospective clients
• Collaborating with reseller partners and delivering technical enablement sessions
• Responding to technical sections of RFPs/RFIs and helping close complex deals
• Becoming a go-to advisor for customers and partners across the EMEA region.

What We\'re Looking For

• 5+ years\' experience in a Pre-Sales, Sales Engineering, or Pre-Sales Technical Consulting role
• Strong background in backup, storage, or disaster recovery technologies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience working with channel partners in a 2-tier sales model
• Knowledge of major backup platforms (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Veritas/Cohesity, Rubrik or similar) is highly desirable
• Experience with Linux, Storage, Virtualisation and Networking technologies is beneficial
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established, fast-growing company with a best-in-class solution
• Help shape the go-to-market strategy in a high-potential territory
• Work closely with top-tier enterprise customers and partners
• Competitive salary, benefits, and clear career progression