Job Title: Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant
Role Overview:
The Cloud Pre-Sales Consultant is responsible for delivering enablement to partners on various cloud solutions, with a particular focus on Microsoft technologies/solutions (cloud). The role mainly involves supporting strategic business areas such as security, AI, modern work environments, and cloud services like Microsoft 365, Azure, and CoPilot.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate would have expertise in Microsoft cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Intune, Sentinel, and Defender. They should be capable of working as part of a team, maintaining high technical standards, and demonstrating:
* Experience in delivering enablement on Microsoft 365 (M365) and/or Microsoft Azure.
* A proactive willingness to learn and cooperate with colleagues to ensure robust technical delivery.
* Strong customer service skills, including excellent telephone manner.
* Good communication, organisational, and literacy skills, with a keen attention to detail.
* Strong presentation skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical enablement and pre-sales assistance across all teams.
* Collaborate with customers to understand their business challenges and provide guidance on how to leverage M365 and Azure solutions to meet their goals.
* Conduct workshops, assessments, and demos to demonstrate the value of Azure, M365, and related services.
* Work with sales teams, offering technical leadership and support during customer meetings and pre-sales engagements.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest features and trends in Azure, M365, and related technologies, sharing insights with the team.
* Serve as a trusted advisor, helping partners adopt a cloud-first strategy and emphasising the security benefits of Microsoft cloud services.
* Respond to partner queries via email, using in-depth technical knowledge and research to resolve issues.
* Support additional team functions and cross-functional projects as needed, contributing to the overall success of the team and organisation.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Microsoft certifications such as AZ-900, MS-900, SC-900, AI-900, MS-102, AZ-305 (or similar) are preferred.
* A strong desire to continually develop new skills, with support for professional development and certification.
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