Presales Technical Consultant

HP; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HP is seeking a Presales Technical Consultant to engage with customers, understand business needs, design tailored IT solutions, and present them as a trusted advisor. You will support the sales team, conduct PoCs, and ensure successful adoption of HP solutions.

Travel to client sites is required to drive HP brand preference, build lasting relationships with technical decision-makers, and help quantify value through demonstrations and technical evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in technical consulting or solutions development.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-facing consulting and influence skills.
• Travel to customer sites regularly to drive HP brand preference.
• Design and present solution architectures aligned to customer goals.
• Conduct PoCs or pilot projects to demonstrate value.
• Provide training and support to the sales team on technical aspects.
• Support sales through demonstrations and technical inquiries.

Skills

Technical solution development

Pre-sales support

IT infrastructure

Networking

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Presales Technical Consultant Description

HP is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for various future opportunities. Although there may not be an immediate opening, in anticipation of these opportunities becoming available, completing a profile will allow us to evaluate your qualifications and interests and will allow us to stay connected.

The Technical Consultant engages with customers to understand their business needs, designs tailored IT solutions, and presents these solutions as a trusted advisor. This role leverages technical expertise to remove barriers in the selling process, articulates the value proposition of HP products and services, and supports both the sales team and customers throughout the engagement. The Technical Consultant is responsible for technical solution development, Pre‑sales support, and ensuring successful adoption and integration of HP solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop customer-facing consulting and influence skills.
• Work independently on routine engagements while leveraging coaching as needed.
• Travel to customer sites regularly to drive HP brand preference and lead solution evaluations.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and account teams to understand business requirements and design tailored IT solutions that align with technical capabilities and business objectives.
• Design and present solution architectures aligned to customer goals.
• Conduct technical evaluations, validate solution feasibility, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to drive business outcomes and customer value.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts (PoCs) or pilot projects to demonstrate solution value in real‑world environments.
• Build strong, ongoing relationships with prospective clients, addressing technical queries and concerns throughout the sales cycle.
• Provide training and support to the sales team on technical aspects of products and solutions.
• Perform competitive analysis and advise the sales team on effective product positioning.
• Collaborate with sales team members to uncover new opportunities and build lasting relationships with technical decision-makers.
• Support the sales team in creating and delivering impactful presentations and demonstrations.
• Respond promptly and accurately to customer technical inquiries and concerns.
• Work closely with internal teams - sales, product management, engineering, marketing, and services organizations - to ensure proposed solutions are fully aligned with customer needs.
• Provide hands‑on technical assistance during proof‑of‑concepts and evaluations.
• Achieve assigned business objectives, including revenue, pipeline, customer satisfaction, and growth goals as applicable.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

~ Experience: Relevant experience in technical consulting, Pre‑sales, or solution development typically with 2-4 years of technical sales experience

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in technical solution development and Pre‑sales support.
• Experience in IT infrastructure, networking, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Expertise in HP IT strategy, managed solutions, digital services, and professional services.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud computing, and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales analytics tools.

New Technology and AI : demonstrated curiosity and confidence in adopting emerging tools and technologies—especially AI to enhance sales performance, customer engagement, and productivity. The ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply digital solutions in daily workflows, and to use AI insights to drive smarter decisions and more personalized customer interactions.

The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $110k to $130k annually. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonuses and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only).

Sales Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation -

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