Senior Client Solutions Engineer

Ahead • Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business by combining cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery to help enterprises pursue digital transformation. The Senior Client Solutions Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership for data center solution sales campaigns, client and partner engagements, and consulting services. The role presents AHEAD’s solutions at technical briefings, lab demonstrations, and industry events; advises on opportunities and solution verification; and coaches team members. AHEAD emphasizes a culture of belonging and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of pre-sales and data center experience.
• Professional communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working as a technical lead in a pre-sales sales campaign.
• Extensive knowledge of one or more data center solutions: storage, networking, compute, virtualization, data center management or automation, and security.
• Ability to work under critical conditions and influence others to achieve results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently; self-motivated, self-starting, and a good working attitude.
• Ability to work well within a team and partner environment.
• Customer-focused and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Present at technical briefings and lab demonstrations with clients and partners to showcase AHEAD’s value.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technologies for the team.
• Own technical sales campaigns, including campaigns recognized by the partner community that do not require partner support.
• Qualify and position consulting engagements and services.
• Coach and mentor team resources to enhance solution knowledge, technical acumen, and pre-sales skills.
• Qualify sales opportunities based on client technical requirements, decision-making processes, and funding, and determine whether to pursue the campaign.
• Understand and articulate AHEAD’s Enterprise Cloud Framework.
• Prioritize opportunities and assigned geographic efforts to maximize team productivity and profit.
• Drive engagement conversions to additional services and solutions.
• Provide feedback to improve internal efficiencies.
• Work with Practice Directors to provide input and suggestions for new solutions and offerings.
• Present regularly at AHEAD events, user groups, conferences, and forums.
• Lead the Solution Verification and BOM Review process for the geography.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Certification and credential sponsorship
• Cross-department training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior