IT Consultant

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingBonus based on performanceCompetitive salaryHealth insurancePaid time offTraining & developmentJOB DescriptionA top software product company with worldwide locations has an immediate need due to a promotion. Large base salary plus commission and excellent benefits and RSUsThe Sales Engineer will assist the Sales team in achieving the revenue goal by providing high-quality pre-sales technical support and presentations that focus on articulating value to prospective buyers. You will be the product solution specialist, working to ensure the best possible technical solution based on the information provided.This individual will report to the Sales Director. This person will be required to have significant interaction and consultation with customers and must have a solid understanding of the sales cycle, as well as experience working with the Sales teams throughout the process.Sales Engineers and their Account Managers will be placed in situations to uncover and develop new areas of business and relationships.Responsibilities:• The Sales Engineer must be able to work closely with the Account Manager(s) and Regional Director to develop business and technical strategies that can help ensure the best chance to win business.• Investigate the prospect's needs and assist in developing a strategy to win business• Assist the Sales Teams in making tactical decisions regarding the sale.• Identify compelling events or specific business problems and offer attractive solutions to the client.• Provide specialized technical support to the prospect/customer using best practices techniques along with other available resources provided to the Sales Engineering group.• Account responsibility for all lead technical activities. This includes building relationships across customers' IT silos to document their infrastructure, understand their challenges, and seek out potential projects.• The Sales Engineer will directly assist Sales teams in achieving financial targets via the sales process and help sales in accurately assessing and forecasting opportunities.• Must be able to create and deliver PoCs, manage competitive Bakeoffs, prepare for and run initial and subsequent onsite presentations or host remote presentations using WebEx or Meeting Place, ability to perform canned or live product demonstrations of system capabilities and benefits for customer meeting, show ability to lead whiteboard discussions, etc., to best present solutions in the best possible light for customers, resellers, integrators, etc.• Work with users regularly, explore scenarios in which the system is being used, and discover new upsell opportunities by understanding the user's needs.• Adapt to new situations and opportunities that may include multiple Integrators on a shared customer network• Travel required within the assigned territory and within the Region, estimated at 40 - 50% within the territoryEducation Requirements:• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering is preferred• Formal presentation trainingExperience:• Minimum 7 years as a pre-sales engineer, Pre Sales Network Engineer, or in a pre-sales technical support role• Minimum 7 years , experience in Computer Networking and Observability• This person must have experience and demonstrated working with customers to understand their technical challenges and requirements, and to have effectively proposed desired solutions.• Proven pre-sales record of success and achievement for themselves and their team.• Strong Networking and Application background desired, along with a working knowledge of Linux/Windows operating systems.o Cisco routing, switching, gateways and applications(must)o TCP/IP, SNMP, Netflow, VoIP, BGPo Various topologies, LAN, WAN (MPLS, Frame, ATM)o Trend analysis conceptso Network infrastructure conceptso HP/OV, IBM Tivoli, EMC SMARTS, ArcSight a pluso Network performance managemento Fault/Alert management conceptso Operating systems (Linux, NT)o Certification CCNA, CCNP, CCIE a pluso SDN/NFVo Virtualizationo Public/Private CloudExperience responding to or creating RFI or RFPs Experience in having conducted or participated in security audits a plus.• Must have attended formal sales training that teaches pre-sales techniques. Examples of training courses include, but are not limited to, Sandler, Siebel, or Afterburner.• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.• Exceptional organization, time management skills, and multi-tasking skills.• Self-motivated and constantly looking for ways to improve both product and process.Benefits/Perks Competitive CompensationFlexible SchedulingCareer Growth OpportunitiesJob SummaryWe are seeking a knowledgeable IT Consultant to join our team. As an IT Consultant, you will discover our customers' business objectives and provide strategic advice on how they can best use technology to achieve their goals. You will provide technical training and help clients learn how to best integrate their technology systems. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills as well as excellent customer service and communication skills.Responsibilities Discover the needs of each client and their business objectivesDevelop strategies for using technology to achieve their business goalsCollaborate with in-house staff to manage IT systemsTrain staff on new and existing technologiesDesign and implement IT systems and networksQualifications A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, MBA/MSc preferredProfessional certifications are preferredPrevious experience as an IT ConsultantPrevious experience in project managementStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to work well as part of a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsThis is a remote position.Compensation: $165,000.00 - $172,000.00 per yearPROVIDING QUALITY STAFFING AND CONSULTINGSINCE 2011Based out of San Antonio, Texas, our minority women-owned company specializes in all staffing and consulting needs. Whether you're trying to hire a pharmacist, a respiratory therapist, or skilled and non-skilled laborer, we will staff your company with the best candidate. We bring extensive experience and professionalism and we will personalize our assistance to your needs and concerns. Most of our contracts are with the Army and Air Force as Sub-ContractorsOur staff has a quick turn around and have been able to fill positions within 48 hours with short notice, we have filled hard to fill locations and jobs, and managed over 16 contracts with over 70 employees at a time. Managed call-ins at 24/7 hospitals and ensured shifts were filled, and managed PRNs with notice of less than 24 hours. Also, provided temp laborers for next day jobsOur consulting division provides contracting assistance, program managing, application assistance, certification assistance and proposal writing. We are very knowledgeable in a variety of areas and are eager to assist your company's prosperity