Solutions & Growth Manager - Pre-Sales & Enterprise AI

Cisco Systems; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems in Manchester is seeking a seasoned professional to support pre-sales opportunities, translating customer needs into compelling services solution proposals and shaping large-scale transformational engagements.

You will collaborate with Sales and Solution Development Architects, developing knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio to craft outcomes-driven propositions and contribute to RFPs and client presentations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technology, consulting, engineering, customer success, professional services or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure including Networking, Security, Data Centre, Cloud or AI.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Demonstrable ability to collaborate across teams, build relationships and own outcomes.
• A strong desire to learn, develop and build a career within Cisco.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales opportunities from inception to close.
• Work alongside Sales and Solution Development Architects to shape Cisco Lifecycle opportunities.
• Develop knowledge of Cisco's portfolio to create solution propositions aligned to customer outcomes.
• Contribute to RFPs/RFIs and customer presentations for targeted accounts.
• Adapt to new technologies (e.g. AI) and continuously develop technical and commercial knowledge.
• Identify and support new business opportunities through understanding enterprise and public sector customer challenges.

Skills

5+ years experience

Enterprise IT infrastructure knowledge

Presentation skills

Cross-team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Cisco Systems in Manchester is seeking a seasoned professional to support pre-sales opportunities, translating customer needs into compelling services solution proposals and shaping large-scale transformational engagements.

You will collaborate with Sales and Solution Development Architects, developing knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio to craft outcomes-driven propositions and contribute to RFPs and client presentations.