Pre-Sales Technical Consultant (Microsoft) - Remote
Role: Pre-Sales Technical Consultant
Specialism(s): Pre-Sales, Commercial Negotiation, Microsoft, EUC, Networking, Modern Workplace, M365, Technical Consultancy, Solution Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Azure
Type: Contract, Inside IR35
Duration: 3 Months (Initial Duration)
Location: Remote (w/travel to client site(s) as required)
Pay Rate: 500+ per day
Start: ASAP/Urgent
Pre-Sales Technical Consultant (Microsoft)
CPS Group UK are delighted to be seeking a seasoned Microsoft-centric/certified Pre-Sales Technical Consultant to join an award-winning, fast-growth organisation. Being able to hit the ground running here will be key and the Pre-Sales Technical Consultant will be expected to hit the ground running and create, cost, present bespoke technical solutions.
Collaborating cross-functionally with external vendors, clients and internal teams, the Pre-Sales Technical Consultant will demonstrate commercial competency as well as technical capability to deliver a range of small-medium deals as part of an established pre-sales function, to a mix of public and private sector clients.
The Pre-Sales Technical Consultant will possess excellent Microsoft-biased technical knowledge, chiefly in areas including M365, Modern Workplace, Networking and End-User Computing.
This is a UK-remote role, though ad-hoc travel to client/HQ sites will be required
Role Requirements
Consult and engage with internal and client stakeholders to gather and understand requirements for the creation of technical proposals
Support client discovery sessions to aid clients develop their IT strategy, capability and roadmaps
Play a key role in (primarily in-bound) deals, demonstrating commercial competency through accurate pricing/rate cards
Support a mix of small and large technical, Microsoft technology-centric implementations
Collaborate with Account Managers and Professional Services to resolve issues during project delivery
Assess and improve the effectiveness of provided proposals
Bring a fresh pair of eyes and offer creative and technically advanced solutions where appropriate
Required Skills & Experience
Proven track-record in technical Pre-Sales aligned to Microsoft technologies
Solid understanding of key technical concepts (e.g. security, availability, accessibility, optimisation)
Excellent communicator, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to non-technical audiences
Deep technical knowledge of M365, Modern Workplace and Networking
Exceptional client/stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to produce accurate, high-quality proposals and technical solutions
Commercially competent
Experienced in managing, prioritising and delivering multiple projects simultaneously
Microsoft certified (or equivalent experience)
Understanding of emerging technologies (e.g. cloud automation, AI)
UK Security Cleared (desirable, not mandatory)
For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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