Pre Sales Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester seeks a Pre-Sales Technical Consultant to act as a technical expert in the sales cycle. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of pre-sales experience, a strong background in backup and storage technologies, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits within a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Pre-Sales or related roles.
• Strong background in backup, storage, or disaster recovery.
• Excellent communication of technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert in the pre-sales cycle.
• Support regional sales by crafting tailored solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demos.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Communication skills

Backup and storage expertise

Technical presentation skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Veeam

Commvault

Veritas/Cohesity

Rubrik

Linux

Networking technologies

Job description

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