Based in Toronto, Canada, Softchoice is a privately held information technology and services company specializing in advanced solution design, consulting, and d
Principal Solutions Architect
Location
Canada
Posted
173 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Solutions Architect
Softchoice
• Serve as the bridge between our Sales team and our clients. • Convey up-to-date information on the latest Cisco solutions, propose creative approaches to address business challenges, deliver presentations and facilitate workshops with business leaders—from senior executives to front-line managers—and translate technical jargon for non-technical audiences. • Challenge clients by applying your skills, insight, and experience to help them not only identify the right actions but also understand the best way to implement them. • Confidently question assumptions with well-documented, tailored recommendations that showcase innovative ways to build solutions that maximize outcomes. • Help grow Cisco’s revenue and gross margin with a particular focus on Cisco products as well as managed and professional services.
Job Requirements
- More than 5 years of experience with Cisco technologies, in direct sales or as a pre-sales support resource, selling technologies and/or services in B2B environments.
- Deep hands-on experience with Cisco networking, security and/or collaboration technologies and solutions.
- Strong understanding of design principles and best practices for network design, application platforms, and infrastructure architectures.
- Ability to learn quickly and a curiosity to explore new technologies and their impact on our clients’ businesses.
- Proven experience designing and implementing Cisco solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Active Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) are required.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in English is required for this role.
Benefits
- An award-winning workplace: Softchoice has been recognized as a Best Workplace for 19 consecutive years.
- An inclusive culture: We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits starting from day one.
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