Digital Workplace Presales Consultant

SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH; Milano; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SoftwareOne is inviting applications for the role of Presales Consultant for Digital Workplace in Milano, Italy. The position involves collaborating with sales teams and clients to assess requirements, design tailored solutions, and support sales efforts with technical expertise. Candidates should possess strong skills in collaboration technologies, cloud computing, and effective communication. A deep understanding of technology service offerings and the ability to address complex client challenges are essential. Join SoftwareOne to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Competenze

• Essential knowledge of collaboration platforms and enterprise mobility.
• Understanding of cloud computing, networking, and security principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to build proposals.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with clients to assess needs and scope opportunities.
• Design customized solutions and draft statements of work.
• Support sales teams through the sales cycle and identify upsell opportunities.

Conoscenze

Collaboration platforms

Document management

Cloud computing

Networking

Security best practices

User-centric design

Business problem solving

Sales processes

Communication skills

Project management methodologies

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Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a leading global software and cloud solutions provider that is redefining how organizations build, buy, and manage everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernize their workloads and applications – and in parallel, to navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes – SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company’s 9,200 employeesare driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in ninety countries. Headquartered inSwitzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON. Visit us at www.SoftwareOne.com

The role

As a Presales Consultant for Digital Workplace, you will play a crucial role in collaborating with our sales team and clients to understand their requirements, scope, and size opportunities effectively. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around providing technical support and translating customer requirements into tailored solutions to meet client needs, identifying opportunities for cross-selling and upselling, defining margins in alignment with both sales and delivery teams, drafting statements of work, and curating a repository of solution collaterals.

Scoping and Sizing Opportunities

• Collaborate closely with the sales team and clients to comprehensively assess requirements, objectives, and constraints.
• Utilize analytical skills to scope and size opportunities effectively, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational capabilities.

Solution Design and Proposal Development

• Design customized solutions that align with client requirements, leveraging your expertise and knowledge of our service offerings.
• Define margins for proposed solutions in coordination with the sales and delivery teams, ensuring profitability while meeting client expectations.
• Draft clear and comprehensive statements of work (SOWs) that outline project deliverables, timelines, and terms of engagement.

Creation and Maintenance of Solution Collaterals

• Establish and maintain a repository of solution collaterals, including case studies, white papers, presentations, and other relevant materials.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop compelling sales collateral, presentations, and other materials to support the sales process.

Market Research and Insights

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to provide valuable insights and enhance our solution offerings.
• Act as a subject matter expert during client interactions, presentations, and workshops, demonstrating our capabilities and value proposition effectively.

Sales Support and Collaboration

• Provide guidance and support to the sales team throughout the sales cycle, from initial discovery to solution design and proposal development.
• Proactively identify opportunities for cross-selling or upselling additional products or services to existing clients.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions to contribute insights and recommendations for business growth and expansion into new markets or service areas.

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What we need to see from you

• Essential knowledge of collaboration platforms, document management, VDI, unified communications, enterprise mobility.
• Deep understanding of company solutions, integration with other tech, displaying benefits to clients.
• Understanding of cloud computing, networking, security, data storage principles.
• Demonstrating integration with CRM, ERP, and other enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA.
• Familiarity with user-centric design for intuitive experiences.

• Ability to tailor solutions to client needs.
• Understanding analytics capabilities for informed decision-making.

Business Problem Solving via Technology

• Demonstrated ability to understand and solve complex business problems using technology solutions.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing innovative technological solutions to address client challenges effectively.

Service Line Expertise

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in technology service offerings, including but not limited to cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation.
• Ability to assess client needs and recommend tailored service solutions that align with their objectives and requirements.

Sales Acumen

• Strong understanding of sales processes and techniques, with the ability to contribute effectively to the sales cycle from opportunity identification to closing.
• Proven ability to collaborate with sales teams, providing technical expertise and support to drive revenue growth and client acquisition.

Strong Verbal & Written Communication

• Ability to build well-structured proposals with clear and technical concepts and processes, while focusing on the value to the customer of the services.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish credibility with clients through effective communication, and presentation skills.

Industry/Market Awareness

• Comprehensive understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor offerings within the technology services sector.
• Ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and market developments, providing valuable insights and recommendations to enhance our solution offerings and competitive positioning.

Project Management Methodologies and Frameworks Acumen

• Able to integrate in the proposals the appropriate project management methodologies in order to reflect the reality of the service delivery and include the appropriate pricing.

Continuous Learning Orientation

• • Proactive in staying updated on industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in account management and customer success.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth.

Job Function

Sales
Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us [e-mail].

Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.