Presales Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT vendor is seeking a Pre-Sales Consultant to deliver engaging demonstrations of their Student Management solution to university clients. The role involves supporting tender submissions and engaging collaboratively with sales teams. With a focus on the UK Higher Education sector, candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid knowledge of student management systems.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Enhanced annual leave, sickness, and maternity pay

4x life assurance + contributory pension

Structured career development

LinkedIn Learning license

Volunteer days (2.5 days/year)

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Student Management solutions required.
• Experience in supporting tender and bid submissions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact product demos to university clients.
• Support Sales and Bid teams on proposals and tender submissions.
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle.

Skills

Presentation skills

Technical advising

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement interest

Job description

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Presales Consultant | Up to £80k | Remote or Hybrid

We are currently partnering with an IT vendor who is looking to double their headcount in the next 2 years and are seeking pre-sales consultants to support their growth.

What you'll be doing day-to-day

• Delivering high-impact, engaging product demos to prospective university clients
• Leading product discovery and validation sessions
• Acting as a trusted technical advisor in the sales cycle
• Working closely with Sales and Bid teams on proposals and tender submissions
• Helping shape product messaging and positioning to reflect the needs of the UK HE sector

What we’re looking for

• Solid knowledge of Student Management solutions - essential
• Experience supporting tender and bid submissions, translating technical benefits into business value
• Confidence presenting to stakeholders from IT teams to academic registrars
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in education, transformation, and improving processes for institutions

About the Role

Role: Pre-Sales Consultant (All levels)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote or Hybrid

• Flexible working options
• Enhanced annual leave, sickness, and maternity pay
• 4x life assurance + contributory pension
• Structured career development and LinkedIn Learning license
• Volunteer days (2.5 days/year) and opportunities to support our Foundation

You’ll work with Sales and Bid teams to deliver tailored product demonstrations of our Student Management solution, helping universities understand how it can address their challenges.

You’ll also contribute to tender responses and proposals, ensuring alignment with customer needs.

This role involves consultative, collaborative, and strategic engagement — a core part of shaping deals.

The company

They are a top 100 listed company with a global footprint, strong in the UK public sector and Higher Education.

They value simplicity, doing the right thing, and empowering their team to excel.

If interested, we’d love to hear from you. Not sure if you tick every box? Let’s chat.

• Background in ERP systems or complex software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, CIVICA)

Target start date: ASAP

Interviews will be virtual in the week of May 19th. Contact Yaf at 07802244258 or [emailprotected] for more info.