Lenovo Pre-Sales Engineer

First Distribution; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer to design and build technology configurations, engage with partners, and support the rollout of Lenovo solutions. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 qualification, a Computer Science Degree or diploma in network engineering, and 3 years of pre-sales engineering experience. Strong communication and consulting skills are essential. This is a permanent position with a three-month probation period.

Qualifications

• 3 years of server and storage pre-sales engineering experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Engage weekly with vendor technical counterparts.
• Conduct pro-active technical engagement with partners monthly.
• Handle all technical pre- and post-sales tasks as required by the brand.
• Ensure accurate technical performance within SLA.
• Communicate comprehensively with all stakeholders.

Skills

Lenovo storage certifications

Consulting skills

Architecting skills

Strong Self Motivational and Empowerment skills

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Relationship and Self-Management Skills

Takes Initiative

Works well with all kinds of people

Remains calm under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Computer Science Degree or Diploma in network engineering

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Pre-Sales Engineer role entails, among others, aligning with specified technologies, designing and building accurate technology configurations and solutions by studying and understanding partner technologies.

Identify Client requirements by researching and analysing their needs.

Know and support the Service Providers with Lenovo solutions.

Keep current with new Lenovo product releases.

Hold certification on Lenovo as a Technology Architect or Implementation Engineer.

Articulate Lenovo roadmaps and solutions to the Account Managers.

Assist the Clients with product trends and consult with them to assist in rolling out new products and features for business growth and tenant requirements.

Assist the Brand with technical tasks that they require.

Lenovo Pre-Sales Engineer Job Duties and Responsibilities.

• Weekly engagement with vendor technical counterparts.
• Pro-active partner technical engagement per month.
• Partner engagements with sales.
• All technical pre- and post-sales as required by Brand.
• Perform requested technical accurately inside SLA.
• Comprehensive communication to all shareholders.

REQUIREMENTS

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Computer Science Degree, or a Diploma in network engineering.
• 3 years of server and storage pre-sales engineering experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Lenovo storage certifications.
• Consulting skills
• Architecting skills
• Strong Self Motivational and Empowerment skills.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Strong Relationship and Self-Management Skills.
• Takes Initiative.
• Works well with all kinds of people.
• Remains calm under pressure.

Ability to meet Job Requirements:

• Fluent in English.
• Own reliable transport.

Office Requirements:

• Office-based working environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• Working hours are from 08:00 – 17:00.
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Reliable transport to and from the

NOTE:

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role