Technology & Pricing Specialist, Server & Storage – £15.38 per hour via Umbrella (Inside IR35) – Contract until 2nd March 2027 – Manchester– SCC Flex Contract
We are seeking a Technology & Pricing Specialist, Server & Storage to join SCC on a flexible contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving vendor‑aligned solutions, supporting complex configurations, and enabling successful customer outcomes in a fast‑paced IT environment.
Ownership of server and storage vendor opportunities by providing specialist quoting and support around complex orders to the branch, wider SCC departments and end‑user customers.
Responsibilities
* Position yourself as a Technology Specialist for relevant Server and Storage vendors within the business and proactively update and maintain knowledge on a regular basis
* Assist with high‑end specifications by speaking to customers as necessary in order to qualify requirements
* Be responsible for creating complex configurations and act as a sanity check for complex configurations created by distribution where necessary
* Ensure that pricing submitted contains the most appropriate pricing structures/programmes/bid process as relevant
* Create customer‑facing quotations in appropriate format with any associated documentation as necessary
* Assist with pre‑sales technical queries as required
* Be available to attend conference calls in order to assist in the qualification process
* Undergo appropriate training and obtain associated accreditations
* Provide support to the Operations team for any complex requirements
* Maintain communication with the sales teams and vendors throughout the sales cycle to ensure best possible engagement
* Ensuring deals are approved in a timely manner, escalating when necessary and involving SCC and vendor partner management where required
* Manage take‑on business in relation to relevant vendors ensuring that SCC has the right information to take on the account successfully
* Where relevant provide aligned resources to support specific key accounts from a technology perspective
* Ongoing training/support to both the branches and supporting teams (Romania) to ensure best practice around Server and Storage vendor quoting
* Central point of contact and distribution point for vendor‑specific technology/promo pricing into the wider business
* Assist with pipeline management as required
* Ensure delivery of key measures of success for the department, manage and mitigate risk of shortfalls
* Ensure appropriate training is undertaken
* Ensure the department complies with all company policies and procedures
* Be responsible for delivering excellent standards in customer service
Qualifications
* Proven experience in industry and sound technology background
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* Good analytical and commercial skills
* Adaptable and flexible in a fast‑paced environment
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