How would you like to work for Opus, one of the UKs largest independent Managed Service Providers who have recently been recognised as World Class in the Best Companies to work for Awards?
Due to our impressive consistent growth within the IT & Telecoms sector, we have a new opportunity for an IT Solutions Consultant who will be responsible for all technical aspects of the sales process including fact-finding, discussions, solution design, technical specification, Pre-Sales proposals and tender responses.
This role requires an exceptional understanding of the Microsoft 365/Azure/Windows IT Portfolio, alongside complimentary products including (but not exclusively) Acronis, Microsoft Defender, Mimecast and N-able.
Join our Solution Design Team
You will be responsible for:
Engaging with clients to understand and capture their requirements and create a plan for appropriate methods and timescales for the required work
Validating client designs to ensure they meet the needs of the business
Build a strong working relationship with the sales team, ensuring they understand the clients requirements to create a relevant solution and service offering
Capture and document business and technical requirements for client and validate the design principles
Salary £65-£75k DOE
25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Remote with the occasional visit to a client site or the office in Reigate
Other organisations may call this role Presales Consultant, Solution Architect, Sales Engineer or Solution Design Consultant.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an IT Solutions Consultant with:
A minimum of 5 years industry/manufacturer experience including product related qualifications for installations and ongoing support technology solutions
Previous experience working in a Pre-Sales/Solution Design Consultant role is essential
Any experience working on large tender opportunities with a bid management team is advantageous
Microsoft certified in M365 and Azure ecosystem
Microsoft certified with experience of Windows Server and PC
Experience with Microsoft Teams
Experience with Acronis, Microsoft Defender, Mimecast and N-able
Knowledge of Cloud computing solutions (Azure, VMWare, Hyper-V)
Experience with CyberSecurity Technologies (EDR and XDR etc) is desirable
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex solutions in a simplistic manner to end users, departmental heads and c-level directors
What can Opus offer you?
Free daily breakfasts in the office
Regular companywide events
Monthly 'shining star' employee recognition awards
Pension and life insurance
Refer a friend scheme (£1,000)
Mental health, financial and legal support
Training and development plans
Various annual volunteering opportunities
Option to buy and sell holiday
Employee Dream Ball - Quarterly chance to win £3k towards a dream
Culture is important to us as are our valuesWork together to win togetherBe brave and think differentlyOwn it and never give upStrive to be the bestStay curious and keep learning
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Meet Opus
Established in 1992, Opus are specialists in delivering contact centre, business telecoms, managed IT, business mobileand IoTand managed printconsultancy for over 1,000 large SME, mid-market, enterprise and public sector organisations across the UK.
Our world-class expertise is delivered by our internal teams, while leveraging best of breed technology partners such as Microsoft, Five9, Mitel, 8x8, Cirrus, Gamma where we have achieved platinum partner status.
Become part of our exciting success story
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