Job Description
About the Company
Sota is committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that empower businesses to succeed. Our mission is to provide tailored technology services that meet the unique needs of our clients, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
About the Role
The Presales Solution Architect is responsible for understanding our customers' business and technical needs, designing tailored IT solutions, and supporting the sales team throughout the Presales phase.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the customer requirements are met with Sota's offerings.
* Provide technical expertise, deliver presentations, and respond to RFPs.
* Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure the solution is viable, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.
* Build strong relationships, mitigate risks, and stay informed on emerging technologies.
* Help customers adopt relevant solutions that help their business succeed.
* Design and propose technically sound, cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs.
* Support the sales process and help close deals.
* Ensure proposed solutions are feasible and aligned with customer’s strategic objectives.
* Position Sota as a trusted advisor and partner, driving growth by securing new contracts and nurturing long-term relationships.
Experience
* Strong track record in designing and delivering tailored IT solutions.
* Experience in understanding customer requirements and creating data-driven solutions.
* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business and technical goals.
* Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder engagements.
* Experience designing IT solutions that deliver tangible benefits for customers or internal users
* Familiar with managing architectural risk while working at pace.
* Strong industry knowledge in an IT MSP, including M365, Cloud, Backup, Security, Connectivity and VoIP solutions
Required Skills
* Commercially and technically savvy.
* Ability to translate technical concepts for the sales team.
* Convey customer needs and expectations to the technical team.
* In-depth knowledge of IT solutions, technologies, and industry best practices.
Preferred Skills
* Experience in enhancing solution proposals.
* Strong communication and alignment skills between technical and sales teams.
Qualifications
* Microsoft 365 Fundamentals - Certified
* Azure 365 Fundamentals - Certified
* WatchGuard Security Sales Specialist - Certified
Compensation package
* Competitive salary
* 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus one day awarded every January to a maximum of 34 days
* Your birthday off
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
* Simply Health Medical plan - Claim money back towards the cost of essential everyday healthcare
* Group Life Assurance (after 3 months completed service) – Amounting to 4 times salary paid on approved claim in the event of employee death in service
* Group Income Protection (after 3 months completed service) – Amounting to 75% basic salary (less a fixed deduction) paid on approved claims if unable to work after a period of 3 months incapacity
* Free use of the on-site swimming pool facility
* Access to a subsidised gym membership
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sota is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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