Senior Data Center Solutions Engineer – Pre-Sales SME

AHEAD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid company holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Plus more! See benefits

Job summary

AHEAD, a leader in enterprise cloud, data center, and software delivery, is seeking a Senior Pre-Sales Architect to drive technical conversations with clients in the United States. You will present complex solutions, qualify opportunities, and collaborate with partners to showcase AHEAD's Enterprise Cloud Framework.

You will act as a SME across data center technologies, mentor teammates, and lead campaigns with minimal client support, while aligning opportunities with business impact and revenue

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years Pre-Sales and Data Center experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of storage, networking, compute, virtualization, data center management/automation, and security.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead in pre-sales campaigns and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Present at technical briefings and lab demonstrations for clients and partners.
• Serve as SME for one or more technologies for the team.
• Own technical sales campaigns without client support.
• Qualify and position consulting engagements and services.
• Coach and mentor team resources to enhance solution knowledge and pre-sales skills.

Skills

Pre-Sales

Data Center

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AHEAD, a leader in enterprise cloud, data center, and software delivery, is seeking a Senior Pre-Sales Architect to drive technical conversations with clients in the United States. You will present complex solutions, qualify opportunities, and collaborate with partners to showcase AHEAD's Enterprise Cloud Framework.

You will act as a SME across data center technologies, mentor teammates, and lead campaigns with minimal client support, while aligning opportunities with business impact and revenue