As an Azure Consultant in the pre-sales team at Bechtle, you will be responsible for engaging with potential clients to understand their business requirements and architecting cloud solutions that leverage Microsoft Azure technologies. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, customer-facing skills, and a deep understanding of Azure services to design solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
Job Role Responsibilities
* Engage with potential clients to understand their business requirements, challenges, and technology landscape.
* Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on Microsoft Azure that meet the client's business and technical requirements.
* Present and explain the proposed solutions to clients, including the value proposition, technical details, and implementation roadmap.
* Collaborate with the sales team to align the technical solution with the client’s business objectives and sales strategies.
* Conduct technical workshops and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of the Azure solutions.
* Keep abreast of the latest Azure services and technologies, as well as industry trends, to ensure proposed solutions are innovative and competitive.
* Act as a liaison between the sales team and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on solution design and implementation.
* Provide feedback to the sales team and relevant pillars on client needs and market trends to help shape future Azure offerings.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation related to solution architecture and design.
* When required, work alongside Professional Services team supporting in project delivery/implementation.
Job Requirements
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
* Self-motivated and ambitious with a positive attitude.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Team oriented mindset.
* Ability to work within a fast-paced environment where work and fun are the key ingredients.
* Ability to build strong rapport with delivery partners.
* Ability to work as part of a team and display teamwork.
What we offer
* Hybrid Working (3 days in/2 days out).
* Starting Salary of £60k +OTE
* Location – Northampton, Brackmills Industrial Estate
* Culture – Social events, Supportive, Fun, Hard working.
* Perks – Incentives (holidays, vouchers, lunches, spot prizes).
* Top of the range technology in office and for home working (laptops, screens, latest iPhone, etc)
* Subsidised health care/medical benefits
* Annual Leave – 25-30* days plus B. H’s + optional 2 weeks unpaid. *Increases with time spent
* Progression Plan – training & mentor programme.
Experience
* Desirable, bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
* Certifications in Microsoft Azure, such as the Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate, are highly desirable.
* Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in pre-sales, consulting, or technical sales.
* Experience in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions, with a strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
* Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Reports to:
Head of Cloud – Technical
Jenny Careless | Human Resources | jenny.careless@bechtle.com | +44 (0) 1249 467935