ePlus inc. · 2 days ago
Sr Solutions Architect (Enterprise Networking Presales)
Rhode Island, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expePlus inc. is a company focused on providing targeted product and service solutions in Enterprise Networking. The Senior Solutions Architect will serve as the technical lead and sales engineer, supporting the sales team to drive revenue and develop sustainable IT roadmaps for clients.
Cloud ComputingData CenterInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise to sales teams and customers on designated solution focus area
Establish credibility and trusted advisor status with ePlus’ sales team and customers
Conduct customer facing presentations on ePlus’ core competencies and technical solution offerings for assigned accounts and focus areas
Assist sales team with overall account planning as it relates to technical aspects of hardware, software, and services opportunity qualification and development
Complete and author technical sections for RFP/RFI/RFQ responses
Assist sales team with identifying and capturing customer business and technical requirements during the sales cycle and determining ePlus’ recommended solution
Develop and finalize solution architecture/design and detailed line item configurations and/or bill-of-materials (BOMs)
Develop and finalize solution proposal and/or presentation of recommended solutions
Lead technical scoping/reviews with sales team and customers for Statement of Work (SOW) generation, planning and designing solutions for complex multi vendor solutions
Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for customer technical staff regarding proposed solution and its design, configuration, implementation, and testing specifics
Function as technical liaison and ePlus ambassador with field OEM channel sales and technical teams
Assist sales team with mentoring of associate account managers as it relates to overall opportunity management and technical solution set
Conduct knowledge transfers with solution architect colleagues and service delivery team regarding solution and OEM product updates/changes, lessons learned from previous engagements/experience, etc., as relevant
Assist sales team in dealing with customer satisfaction issues surrounding technical aspects or approach of a recommended solution
Assist in developing a get well plan, as appropriate
Identify product or services candidates to sales and services management as new solution areas for ePlus to potentially development or investment
Complete training and maintain OEM certification(s) as requested and approved by management, in accordance with assigned focus area
Be proactive in highlighting and suggesting areas for improvement in the regional procedures, structure, reporting, etc
Propose ideas and solutions to help improve functional areas
Ensure appropriate coverage for in-process and new solution sales cycle opportunities while out of office for training, vacation, PTO, etc
Participate in weekly pre sales engineering conference calls
Review current pipeline and forecast potential revenue, win probability, and estimated date of completion, on a weekly basis
Complete administrative tasks (expenses, time reporting, pipeline) in a timely fashion
Conduct ePlus branded lunch and learns with customers and identify sales opportunities, as requested by management
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Enterprise Networking administration or Solution Design
5+ years of experience in providing pre-sales engineering support
Hands-on experience working with a variety of Enterprise Networking Technology – including but not limited to the following areas: Enterprise switching platforms – Juniper, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, Arista, Aruba CX & Fortinet, WAN technologies - Cisco edge routing - eBGP, Mobility - Wireless Platforms including (Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, Juniper Mist & Aruba), Experience with Microsoft technologies - Windows Operating systems, Active Directory, Exchange, O365
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Strong attention-to-detail
College degree or applicable work experience
Preferred
Certifications in applicable technology preferred
Benefits
401(k) eligibility
Employee stock purchase program
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave
Company
ePlus inc.
ePlus is a customer-first, services-led, results-driven and trusted industry leader that helps organizations secure, modernize, optimize, and scale every aspect of their IT infrastructure.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Mark Marron
CEO
Elaine Marion
Chief Financial Officer
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