Pre-Sales Engineer

Posted 23 April 2024
Salary £60000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Commission
LocationReading
Job type Permanent
Discipline Infrastructure ​
ReferenceHB-33-13
Contact NameHolly Blaylock

Job description

Role: Pre-Sales Engineer
Salary: Up to 70k DOE (+comms)
Location: Reading (2 days)

Are you an ambitious and client-centric professional with a passion for technology solutions? My client is looking for a dynamic Sales Engineer to join their team! In this role, you will be instrumental in driving technical discussions, understanding client needs, and crafting tailored solutions from their technology portfolio. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at building relationships while delivering technical expertise, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:
As a Sales Engineer, you will be at the forefront of client engagement efforts. Your primary responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting demos, presentations, and scoping calls to understand client requirements and effectively showcase our service portfolio.
  • Cultivating trust and rapport with prospects and stakeholders, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor in cyber security solutions.
  • Translating technical capabilities into customized solutions that align with client needs and business objectives.
  • Executing proof of concepts and delivering comprehensive report write-ups to illustrate the value and feasibility of proposed solutions.
  • Crafting technical proposals and tender responses that outline detailed solutions tailored to address client challenges.
  • Contributing to marketing initiatives by leveraging your technical expertise to create and refresh marketing material that effectively communicates product benefits.
  • Representing Longwall at industry events, networking with potential clients, and staying abreast of industry trends and developments.
  • Driving maximum adoption and success of our managed services offerings through proactive client engagement and support.
  • Creating and maintaining demo environments and technical sales material to facilitate impactful product demonstrations and proof of concepts.
  • Collaborating with the Longwall team by offering constructive suggestions for improvement or identifying new opportunities, and providing support to colleagues as needed.

Advantageous Skills:
  • Entry level cyber security
  • ISC2 SSCP, CCSP, CISSP qualification (CC, Security+)
  • ISACACISM
  • AWS / Microsoft cloud certifications

Benefits include:
  • 28 days' annual leave plus bank and public holidays
  • Matched employer pension contribution
  • Group life cover of 4 x basic salary
  • 24/7/365 virtual GP
  • Sickness protection
  • Private medical insurance
  • Regular social events with the company
  • Individual training & development programme
  • Home workspace setup allowance

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in sales engineering, apply now to join this fantastic team!