Server and Storage Pre-Sales Engineer

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Server and Storage Pre-Sales Engineer to support our sales team by providing technical expertise, solution design, and customer-focused presentations. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between the technical and sales teams, understanding customer needs and designing tailored server and storage solutions to meet business objectives.  

Key Responsibilities

  • 1. Technical Expertise and Consultation:
  • o Act as a subject matter expert on server and storage solutions.
  • o Analyze client needs and recommend tailored solutions that align with their business objectives.
  • o Provide technical consultation to the sales team and customers during the pre sales process.
  • 2. Solution Design and Proposal:
  • o Design and propose server and storage architectures, ensuring scalability,reliability, and performance.
  • o Create detailed technical documentation, including system configurations,workflows, and architecture diagrams.
  • o Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations and demonstrations to clients.
  • 3. Customer Engagement and Support:
  • o Collaborate with customers to understand their technical requirements and pain points.
  • o Address technical queries and concerns raised by customers during the sales process.
  • o Build strong relationships with clients by demonstrating technical expertise and understanding their business needs.
  • 4. Collaboration with Internal Teams:
  • o Work closely with the sales team to identify opportunities and develop strategic account plans.
  • o Collaborate with product and engineering teams to stay updated on new server and storage offerings.
  • o Assist in the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and technical bid responses.
  • 5. Industry Trends and Knowledge Sharing:
  • o Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in servers, storage systems, and data center solutions.
  • o Provide training and guidance to the sales team on technical aspects of server and storage solutions.
  • o Participate in industry events, conferences, and workshops to enhance expertise.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • • Proven experience in pre-sales engineering, with a focus on servers, storage systems,
  • or data center solutions.
  • • Strong understanding of server and storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, RAID,
  • and virtualization platforms.
  • • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical
  • concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • • Experience with solution design tools and software.
  • • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple
  • projects.