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Pre-Sales Architect – Cloud
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Pre-Sales Architect – Cloud
Arrow Electronics
• Evaluate the resellers and their customer needs, drive sales execution, and develop opportunities for both Net New and Existing Customers. • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and regional staff across all Vertical markets. • Define and monitor performance metrics for vendors’ products and services. • Conduct regular meetings (both online and face-to-face) with partners to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. • Apply in-depth knowledge of technical pre-sales and solution architecture to solve complex problems using innovative solutions while working independently with minimal guidance. • Contribute towards building technical awareness of new products within our reseller community, through Planning Technical Road Map, Workshops, Webinars and Events. • Contribute to the management of processes and process improvements and provide informal guidance to junior colleagues. • Provide training and support to partners to enhance their knowledge of our products and services. • Contribute to the overall Revenue/Profitability of the business through initiatives and activity designed to deliver financial performance • Additional Pre-Sales activities and initiatives as the business requires
Job Requirements
- Experience in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, consulting, and enablement.
- Strong knowledge of cloud services, primarily Microsoft Azure & Microsoft Modern Workplace.
- Broader Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud and Hybrid Solutions and Cloud Security, or AWS, Marketplace, Partner Centre, or aligned vendor programmes and incentives.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Licensing.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (base + variable).
- Supportive work environment with flat structures
- Professional and personal development opportunities.
- Private healthcare and other benefits.
- Remote work
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