Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

Job Title: Pre-Sales Solutions Architect
Location: Leeds with Hybrid Flexibility / Remote
Salary: GBP Competitive
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Are you able to work in a fast-paced environment?
Great at building relationships with customers?
Ready to take on a new challenge?
YES? Then let's get to the important stuff!
The Role
Provide and manage Pre-Sales engagements proactively to provide end to end analysis, design and delivery of IT solutions that benefit customers and sales effort within identified response times.
Effectively provide support in all aspects of Pre-Sales, including; design, specification, presentations, financial analysis and documentation in liaison with engineers, sales, projects and customers.
Create accurate and compelling technical solutions with full specifications and supporting materials for quotations, bids and proposals.
Act in a professional manner with regard to management, confidentiality, security, personal attitude and presentation.
Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Be prepared to work in a flexible way to assist colleagues in the delivery of services to customers.
Document all configurations and information relevant to customers, sites and Group, stored as per Procedures.
Personal Development - maintain and extend personal expertise in specific areas relevant to the requirements of the role.
Uphold and implement Group policies and procedures in all work activities.
Provide feedback to the Group on all perceived risks, issues and potential improvements.
The Candidate
Essential skills and experience:
AZ104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator
AZ205 - Develop Azure Compute Solutions
Capturing customer requirements and turning these into proposals that will help resolve business problems
Developing Private and Public Cloud solutions for a range of customers. This should specifically cover proven experience in architecting solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 with an in-depth understanding of industry best practice.
Creation of Pre-Sales proposals that cover all aspects of provision of MSP services. (Service on-boarding & support, and technical solution architecture) that will meet requirements cost effectively
Presenting proposals to customers and able to adapt presentation style to suit the audience.
Providing document peer reviews. Focusing on the key elements of a solution to ensure correct functional operation and fulfilment of business requirements.
Commercial experience; analysis, design, report writing and presentation.
Ability to manage requirements to match or exceed customer and Group expectations.
Ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively.
Excellent communication on technical solutions in a non-technical manner.
Collaborative, expansive approach.
Boundless drive with a keen eye for detail.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Technical accreditations in IT Network / Compute / Storage architectures on premise, hybrid and cloud.
Responding to / collaborating on large tender responses covering all aspects of IT provision.
Experience gained in an MSP environment, especially in an engineering delivery role.
Previous experience in a Pre-Sales role.
Understanding / knowledge of Cyber Essentials accreditations.
Using Dell solution builder.
Using / Interpreting Live Optics.
Personal Attributes
Business acumen
Highly motivated and driven to succeed
Proactive
Positive can-do attitude
Integrity
Strives for excellence
Creative
Open and honest
Team worker
Acts as an exemplar through personal behaviour
Communicates effectively at all times, formally and informally
Demonstrates trust in the team, and gains a similar level of trust in return
Exhibits a high level of commercial awareness
Fair, approachable and supportive at all times
What You'll Get In Return
Financial
Life Insurance
Pension
Car allowance (subject to role)
GBP1000 refer a friend bonus
Profit share bonus scheme (non-sales, subject to T&C's)
Free will-writing service
Long Service Awards (financial and time rewards)
Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice)
IT Purchase Loan Scheme
Financial Wellbeing Tool
Pension Surgery(consultation with a financial advisor)
Health and Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme -for you and your family (Counselling, legal advice, career coaching, financial support)
Digital GP
YuLife Wellbeing platform
Gym membership contribution
Gym time
Yoga -Free onsite yoga
Eye tests
Flu jabs
Fruit basket -per floor stocked weekly
Mental Health First Aiders
Time Off
Holidays -above statutory increasing with service, plus 8 bank holidays
Birthday benefit -Have your birthday off on us!
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Enhanced Paternity Pay
Compassionate Leave
Jury Duty
Perks
Welcome goodie bag
Company apparel
Free staff parties
Incentives -Competitions and prizes including trips
Staff awards
Culture Team events
Environment
Free onsite parking
New refurbed office -Table tennis, table football, games consoles, multi-faith room, fully stocked bar, outdoor eating area, smoking shelter.
Why Choose TIEVA?
We're not your average technology company, we reward innovation and outside the box thinking. A career at TIEVA means giving you the opportunity to shape your future. We will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed, this isn't just the basics, we are talking about the latest automation technology, weekly campaigns, holidays, prizes and team incentives.
Further, faster- We know it's important for you to keep moving forward, that's why you'll have the very best training opportunities. We invest heavily in our teams, culture, environment and values which is reflected in us holding an Investors in People Platinum Standard accreditation and by us continuing to develop talent from within.
More than technology-TIEVA is a leading IT solutions and services provider operating within all industries. We have experienced phenomenal growth by adopting a people-first approach and providing exemplary service to our customers.
Real world, real career- Our team's key focus is to deliver world class services & the best in technologies. You will work with the team to innovate, yet always be looking to improve and deliver a portfolio of new products and services, to our customers.
If you would be interested in joining a rapidly expanding, highly reputable business with an inclusive, driven and highly committed team please apply ASAP!
TIEVA is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.