The Corporate Pre-Sales Systems Engineer supports the sales team by providing technical demonstrations, configuring solutions, and advising customers on storage products and architectures to drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Support inside sales team with technical demonstrations, system configurations, and answering technical questions
Remove technical barriers in the sales process through opportunity qualification, product demonstrations, and technical presentations
Respond to customer and partner inquiries regarding product applications, pricing, and projects
Provide technical leadership and expertise on storage products, architectures, and competitive offerings
Understand and recommend suitable storage solutions based on competitor analysis
Create account and territory plans for key accounts
Follow up on proposals, leads, and customer requests to drive sales growth
Work with engineering and product management to define product requirements and usability
Requirements
3 years of experience in the technology industry or other relevant technical experiences
Must speak French fluently
Strong phone presence and experience in a high-volume customer interaction environment
Conscientious attitude and dependability, strengths in teamwork and communication
Confidence, articulate and professional speaking abilities, and a strong ability to listen well
Ability to collect data, identify problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Preparation and delivery of technical product and architecture presentations
Knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures including FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN
Passion for technology and aptitude to learn new technologies
Solid knowledge of VMware, Windows, UNIX OS variants, Linux, AIX, NFS file systems, and network environments
Exhibit strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work in a team environment
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and proactively, applying a high level of business and technical acumen
Demonstrated listening, written communication, and product presentation skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in real-time scenarios
Domestic overnight travel of 5-10% of the time
Benefits & Perks
Annual base salary range of $114,800 to $172,900 USD
Potential eligibility for incentive pay and/or equity
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Support for accommodations and accessibility during hiring process
Inclusive and diverse work environment
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