Solutions Factory Design Specialist – BT Group
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Security Clearance
TO NOTE - YOU MUST HAVE, OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR THIS ROLE
Locations
London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow
Flexible Working
BT have moved to a hybrid working model: you can work from home 2 days per week, and will be at your contractual location 3 days a week.
Why Sales and Commercial?
* Using our unparalleled expertise to bring first‑class solutions to market.
* Developing a highly skilled, highly efficient sales powerhouse through competitive pricing, an optimised channel model and best‑in‑class tools.
* Relentless pursuit of a high‑performance culture founded on clear career progression.
Why this job matters
The Solutions Factory Design Specialist provides support for UK field‑based sales specialists and account managers by taking ownership of specialist product and solution design, pricing, and ordering. Working with colleagues who manage relationships with public sector organisations, multinationals, and large corporate UK businesses, you will turn broad discussions about desired business outcomes into compelling solution designs that combine BT's diverse product and services portfolio (Voice, Contact Centre, Networking, Security, IT Services, Data Centres, and Mobile technologies). You will focus on combining the right mix of BT offerings to deliver competitive and technically sound solutions while maintaining adherence to Public Contracting Regulations. The role offers the opportunity to expand business with existing customers through selling across our portfolio towers and supporting acquisition, while working closely with stakeholders across BT to deliver responsive specialist design and solutions pricing that enables account managers to close profitable business.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Support deal qualification activity with Sales Specialists and Account Owners, understanding design briefs, tender requirements and business outcomes; assess product suitability, review customer specifications, and engage with suitable BT vendors/partners to secure preferential pricing and deal terms.
* Design solutions at both high‑level (with budgetary pricing) and detailed levels, ensuring compliance with BT design principles and financial guardrails; verify network and service access availability and identify potential delivery challenges.
* Build comprehensive solution pricing through appropriate pricing tools, Salesforce processes, and governance approvals; create technically appropriate and commercially viable proposals, proposal documentation, and bid text that are ratified with partners and account teams.
* Develop customer presentations and iterate designs, pricing, and proposal documentation based on feedback; prepare customer order forms and CRFs including eSigning support and assist with handover to delivery and order input into BT systems.
* Maintain expertise in your assigned technology area by staying current with technology developments, market movements, regulations, and competitive landscape.
The Skills You’ll Need
* Requirements Analysis
* Growth Mindset
* Risk Management
* Solution Design
* Proposal Development
* Solution Architecture
What We Would Like To See On Your CV
* Experience in a specialist product or technical role, sales engineering, or solution design and/or architecture, preferably in the communications or IT Services industry.
* Bachelor's degree in IT, ICT/Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
* Proven experience in analysing the needs of prospective customers against an existing product set and providing advice on how solutions can be delivered using those products.
* Demonstrated strength in solution design, solution architecture, proposal development, and requirements analysis.
* Experience working with one or more industry partners and/or vendors within the telecommunications and IT sectors.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a growth mindset and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business.
Benefits
* Up to 10% on target bonus
* BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate.
* Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
* 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
* 2 weeks carer’s leave
* World‑class training and development opportunities
* Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
Flexible Working
BT have moved to a hybrid working model: you can work from home 2 days per week, and will be at your contractual location 3 days a week.
About Us
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is the flagship business brand of BT Group. We serve 1‑2 million business customers internationally, delivering secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for a range of businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
* Roles are listed as full‑time, but we welcome job share, work‑reduced hours, or other flexible ways of working.
* We will offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required.
* Studies show women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply when they do not meet every single qualification. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace and encourage you to apply even if not all requirements are met.
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