About Our Client
Our client is a leading technology distributor in Ireland providing cuttingedge solutions to resellers retailers and telecom businesses. They specialise in delivering enterpriseclass cybersecurity networking and managed services to partners across various industries. With decades of experience they are committed to innovation exceptional customer service and fostering strong relationships with their partners.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Engineer PreSales Manager to play a crucial role in supporting enterprise and cybersecurity solutions. Reporting to the Enterprise & Cybersecurity Director this role involves leading a presales technical team across multiple technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for enabling partners to sell implement and support key product offerings.
Specific Duties & Tasks
- Assist the security sales team with technical configurations across enterpriseclass cybersecurity vendors.
- Act as a technical advisor for partner engagements supporting presales discussions and solution design.
- Serve as the technical liaison between partners and internal teams.
- Facilitate the sales lifecycle by providing technical expertise and assisting with deal closure.
- Enable partners to understand and effectively communicate vendor solutions to customers.
- Provide training and enablement sessions for partners and internal teams.
- Support marketing events and participate in industry networking opportunities.
- Leverage vendor programs for enablement activities and partner development.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives.
Skills & Expertise
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar presales or technical consulting role.
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CCNA CCNP Fortinet NSE4 MCP VCP) are advantageous.
- Experience with technologies such as Fortinet Cisco Dell and Sophos is a plus.
- Strong understanding of security solution deployment including firewalls email security antivirus and VPN solutions.
- Proficiency in networking concepts including OSI model DNS SMTP HTTP TCP/IP and IPSEC.
- Knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies.
- Familiarity with NGFW routing switching network security intrusion detection and encryption technologies.
- Strong presentation and communication skills both written and spoken.
- Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Ability to travel to customer sites meetings and industry events as required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Thrives in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
- Strong attention to detail ensuring highquality service delivery.
- Passionate about building longterm relationships with partners and customers.
- Confident in engaging with stakeholders handling objections and solving technical challenges.
- Enjoys working towards goals and contributing to a highperforming team.
Benefits & Equal Opportunities
Our client offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Birthday day off
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits
Our client is committed to equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce recognising that inclusivity contributes to overall business success.