Presales Solutions Architect at Layer3

Job Summary

We are seeking an outstanding Presales Solutions Architect who combines strong communication skills with technical expertise to develop compelling solutions that address our customers' business imperatives.

In this role, you will partner with Account Managers to drive revenue growth by delivering business success to our customers. You will work collaboratively across the organization to identify emerging customer requirements, assess the competitive landscape, and coordinate with professional services organizations to ensure implementations meet or exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales technical consultation as a domain specialist (SME) for the design, engineering, sale, and implementation of sophisticated products, applications, and solutions
• Collaborate with sales teams, vendors, and industry partners to assess potential application of our products and ensure optimum systems solutions for new and existing customers
• Develop and implement technical sales plans and proposals (RFP, RFQ) to grow business in a driven, opportunity-filled sales environment
• Originate and architect detailed design, engineering, and implementation specifications for next-generation networks and solutions
• Leverage industry and product knowledge to engage and influence customer technology strategies through technical sales presentations, product demonstrations, proof of concept, and trial engagements
• Build, develop, and maintain strong professional relationships with customer IT decision-makers and industry partner community
• Deliver training and support to the Sales team and Engineers
• Continuously learn and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Location

Lagos, Nigeria