Pre-Sales Consultant

Job description

***Please note that this is not a live req and we are using this to prepare for future hiring***



For years, Cisco's vision has been to change the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns. Our vision is more relevant today than ever. We made the Internet what it is today. First, we focused on creating connectivity. Now, we're entering the Internet of Everything transition—an era where we'll help create unprecedented value by connecting the unconnected.


The Internet of Everything is a global industry phenomenon that is driving the biggest market transition for Cisco and our customers.



This includes the intelligent connection of people, process, data, and things. It's where everything is converged on the Internet, making networked connections more relevant and valuable than before.



To help us bring this vision to life, join us in our exciting journey



Cisco is currently looking for a number of talented technical sales people to work as Pre-Sales Engineer’s within the UKI Sales organisation. The ideal candidate will ideally hold a CCNA or CCNP or CCDP and have pre-sales experience within one of the following Cisco Architectures: Collaboration, Borderless – Routing, Switching, Security or Wireless or Data Centre. The roles will be spread across our Partner Organisation, Service Provider, Public Sector, & Enterprise Accounts. Ideally you will need to be based at our Bedfont Lakes, City or Reading offices covering a territory within the UK.



Responsibilities:


You will partner with our Account Executives in a Pre-Sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions-setting up demonstrations and explaining features and benefits to customers-and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs. Gain access to the broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications in a variety of vertical markets. In additional to technological aptitude, and the ability to learn quickly and stay current, the ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation and troubleshooting skills evoke passion and confidence.


-Direct account and partner responsibilities for selected accounts in assigned territory.


-Keep up-to-date on relevant competitive solutions, products and services.


-Provide technical and sales support for accounts in assigned territory


-Perform technical presentations for customers, partners and prospects.


-Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.



Qualification & Experience required.


-Must have 2+ years, Pre-Sales or Network Engineering related experience.


-Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.


-Ideally you will hold a CCNA, CCNP or CCDP certification.


-In-depth knowledge in at least one area of specialization. (Collaboration, Borderless – Routing, Switching, Security or Wireless or Data Centre experience.


-Must have customer facing experience.


-Competitive knowledge (in their area of specialization) including solution, technology and product offerings.


-Understanding and conversant about company, competitors, technologies, solutions, product strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.


-Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.


-Ability to work effectively, add value as a team member.


-Demonstrated technical knowledge and consultative skills.


Cisco offers excellent opportunities for training and development.