Cisco Presales Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities • Helping and assisting partners in partnership with Cisco, certifications, technical meetings, sizing, architecture, RFP preparation. • Advising customers on technical matters and recommending appropriate configurations. • Constructing sales pitches and presentations and demonstrating product features. • Helping customers maximizing the use of software features. • Visiting End User jointly with Cisco Teams and Partners. • Advising on appropriate partner training and enablement sessions for Partners. • Working with Cisco products Team on preparing and tailoring a prospect software presentation that precisely meets the needs of the prospect. • Working with Cisco on demonstrations of the products that specifically address the prospects business problems. • Completing the business analysis and technical component of a sales proposal. • Participating in pricing the solution/ service. • Preparing quotations and proposals. • Organizing internal trainings to update AMs and BDMs on the latest developments. Skills & Qualifications • University degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. • Three to five (3-5) years of related Presales or IT consulting experience, preferably in a multinational company. • CCDA or CCNA Certifications required, CCNP/specialization preferable. • Experience working with customers, sales personnel and/or customer services. • Experience in the related industry disciplines and technologies and related application experience. • Experience resolving more complex technical issues and integration of multiple products to create solutions. • Previous experience in relevant Cisco or competitive solutions will be considered an advantage. • Strong organizational skills. • Capability of managing virtual teams, leading and management of technical teams of business partners. • Sales expertise in articulating technology solutions and establishing credibility and “trusted advisor” status with customer's technical decision-makers and business stakeholders. • Results oriented. • Excellent oral/written communication in English, interpersonal and presentation skills. • Ability to build strong trusting relationships with customers and partners. • Ability to travel within the territory managed by our country office.