Associate Presales Specialist

Learnfly; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Learnfly in Gurugram is seeking an entry-level Associate Presales Specialist to support IT sales and business development initiatives. You will work onsite and help the sales team understand customer requirements and prepare proposals.

The role emphasizes strong writing, presentation, and solution storytelling. A solid academic record and genuine interest in technology are valued, with exposure to presales or tender responses considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Academic excellence with strong graduation scores and active participation in projects or competitions.
• Experience in sales, business development, presales, tender/RFP responses or related writing is a plus.
• Good understanding of IT services, technology concepts and enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in identifying and qualifying IT business opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into business and technology solutions.
• Assist in preparing proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, presentations, and solution documents.
• Research customers, industries, and market trends to tailor proposals.
• Create compelling PowerPoint presentations and executive summaries; coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

CRM familiarity

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / B.E. / B.Tech

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Associate Presales Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 0-1 Year

Location: Gurugram Sector 74A (Onsite)

Please note:

Must be ready to work onsite in Gurugram Sector 74a

Must be available to work in US EST time zone (7 PM IST to 4 AM IST)

About the Role:

We are looking for a high-performing, Entry level Associate Presales Specialist to join our team supporting IT sales and business development initiatives..

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, excellent communication and writing skills, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in technology and IT services. Prior exposure to sales, business development, presales, proposal development, tender/RFP responses, or technical/business writing will be highly valued.

What We Are Looking For

1. Academic Excellence

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering / B.E. / B.Tech or another related field.
• Strong academic performance throughout graduation.
• Candidates with consistently high academic scores and achievements will be preferred.
• Participation in academic competitions, case studies, projects, hackathons, presentations, or leadership activities is a plus.

2. Sales / Business Development / Presales Exposure (Good to have)

• 01 year of experience in Sales, Business Development, Inside Sales, Presales, IT Sales, Proposal Management, or a related role.
• Candidates with internships, live projects, campus consulting projects, or practical exposure to sales/presales will also be considered.
• Basic understanding of how a presales function operates, including supporting sales teams, understanding customer requirements, preparing presentations/proposals, and responding to opportunities.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into relevant business and technology solutions.

3. Technology Orientation

• Strong interest in IT, technology, software, cloud, digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI, data, and enterprise solutions.
• Must be comfortable learning and discussing technology with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and explain them in simple business language.
• Should be comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and collaboration/productivity platforms.
• Familiarity with CRM, sales automation, proposal management, or AI tools is a plus.

4. Strong Writing & Proposal Skills (Good to have)

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a natural aptitude for writing.

Relevant writing experience may include:

• Tender / RFP / RFQ response writing
• Proposal writing
• Technical writing
• Solution writing
• Business writing
• Content writing
• Grant writing
• Case study development
• Research/report writing
• Presentation and pitch-deck development
• Academic or consulting project documentation

The candidate should be able to research information, structure ideas logically, write clearly, and present complex information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in identifying and qualifying IT business opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements, business challenges, and technical needs.
• Assist in preparing proposals, RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, presentations, capability documents, and solution documents.
• Research customers, industries, competitors, technologies, and market trends.
• Convert customer requirements into clear business and solution narratives.
• Work with technical teams to collect relevant solution information and prepare customer-facing content.
• Create compelling PowerPoint presentations, executive summaries, solution overviews, and proposal responses.
• Assist with tender and government/public-sector opportunity responses when required.
• Participate in customer meetings, discovery sessions, and internal solution discussions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Business Development, Solution Architects, Delivery, and Technical teams.
• Maintain proposal content, reusable templates, case studies, credentials, and solution collateral.
• Continuously learn about emerging technologies and IT services.
• Support the team in developing differentiated value propositions and sales collateral.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and storytelling abilities.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Basic understanding of IT services and technology concepts.
• Good understanding of Sales, Marketing, or Business Development fundamentals.
• Strong MS PowerPoint and MS Word skills.
• Ability to create structured and professional business documents.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business concepts.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Strong ownership, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Internship or experience in IT Sales / Presales / Business Development.
• Exposure to RFP/RFI/RFQ/tender responses.
• Experience creating proposals, presentations, or solution documents.
• Knowledge of Cloud, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Software Development, ERP/CRM, Digital Transformation, or other IT domains.
• Familiarity with CRM tools or sales enablement platforms.
• Experience participating in case competitions, consulting projects, business-plan competitions, or technology projects.
• Knowledge of government/public-sector procurement or IT tenders is a plus.