Pre-Sales Specialist: Infrastructure (Port Elizabeth)
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and propose tailored infrastructure solutions.
- Design and architect infrastructure solutions including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers.
- Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders with detailed technical documentation and solution designs.
- Conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) sessions and pilot deployments.
- Work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure proposed solutions are viable and cost-effective.
- Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in infrastructure, cloud, and data center solutions.
- Provide technical training and support to sales and post-sales teams.
- Assist in developing bill of materials (BoM), solution diagrams, and pricing models.
- Matric
- Tertiary qualification would be advantageous
- 3-5 years of experience in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or infrastructure consulting role
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies: servers, storage, networking, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Experience with enterprise hardware (e.g., Lenovo, Dell, HPE, Cisco) and software solutions
- Familiarity network architecture frameworks is a plus
- Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., Lenovo, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect) are advantageous
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language
- Customer-focused with a consultative approach
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with strong collaboration skills