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/Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business, combining cloud, automation, analytics, and software delivery to accelerate transformation. We are an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued.

The Senior Pre-Sales Data Center role drives engagement with clients, qualifies opportunities, and leads technical sales campaigns while mentoring team resources across the geography.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years Pre Sales and Data Center experience required.
• Professional communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience as technical lead in a pre-sales campaign.
• Extensive knowledge of data center solutions: storage, networking, compute, virtualization, data center management/automation, and security.
• Independent, self-motivated, a self-starter with a good working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Possess deep data center expertise (multiple layers of the stack).
• Present at Technical Briefings and Lab Demonstrations with clients and partners to showcase AHEAD's value.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more technologies for the team.
• Own technical sales campaigns without partner support.
• Qualify and position consulting engagements and services.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team resources to enhance solution knowledge, technical acumen, and pre-sales skills.
• Qualify sales opportunities by understanding client requirements, decision process, funding, and next steps.
• Articulate AHEAD's Enterprise Cloud Framework.

Skills

Pre-Sales

Data Center

Communication

Presentation

Problem-Solving

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business, combining cloud, automation, analytics, and software delivery to accelerate transformation. We are an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued.

The Senior Pre-Sales Data Center role drives engagement with clients, qualifies opportunities, and leads technical sales campaigns while mentoring team resources across the geography.