Softchoice ยท 1 day ago
Cisco Technical Presales Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $114K/yr
4+ years expSoftchoice is a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that helps organizations be agile and innovative. The Cisco Technical Presales Architect will provide pre-sales support, educate the salesforce on Cisco products, and manage sales opportunities to increase Cisco revenue and gross profit.
Cloud ComputingCollaborationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Providing Pre-Sales Support to the Telesales & Outbound sales organizations including top notch, end to end Phone, e-mail and customer facing support on deals within prescribed thresholds
Educating and enabling the salesforce on Cisco products and sales process
Proactively engaging in strategy and planning sessions with sales and sales managers
Deep understanding of focus Cisco products lines and functional understanding of non-focus Cisco product lines
Everyday command of the Cisco Commerce Workspace tool including how to build/configure Cisco solutions and up-to-date knowledge of promotions and discounting programs
Advising sales on proper pricing per-deal in various competitive landscapes
Managing, tracking and forecasting sales opportunity pipeline for Cisco on a weekly basis
Obtaining and maintaining up-to-date Cisco certifications
Attending Cisco and Softchoice meetings, training, and events where required (some overnight travel required)
Leveraging existing sales communication vehicles such as Playbooks, internal portals and newsletters to ensure Cisco messaging is included and relevant
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4-6 years direct sales experience in the technology industry
Must be highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced sales environment
Have an ability to work both individually and in a collaborative environment
Demonstrates the ability to present complex IT solution simply and possesses a positive attitude
Preferred
Experience working with a technology reseller
Current Cisco Certifications
University Degree or College Diploma with Networking focus
Benefits
Cell allowances etc.
Comprehensive benefits plan
Competitive perks that start on day one
Company
Softchoice
Softchoice provides technology services and solutions for people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Birch Hill Equity Partners
2024-12-31Acquired
2021-05-27IPO
2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Caprara
President & CEO
Jeff Reis
SVP - IT & Workplace
Recent News
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