Dell vendor presales specialist supporting client hardware sales, proposals, training, and pipeline growth. Softchoice provides secure cloud, AI, software, and digital workplace solutions to Canadian and U.S. organizations.
Responsibilities
Manage the Dell pipeline of sales opportunities across multiple technology partners
Provide pre-sales support to Sales Representatives and customers for client hardware solutions
Identify new hardware-buying accounts, prospects, and upsell/cross-sell opportunities
Develop customer proposals and pricing comparisons for vendor hardware solutions
Deliver product roadmaps to customers
Develop and deliver training to Sales teams on vendor products and services
Engage local Sales teams to sell jointly into territories and customer accounts
Prepare and present training content to sellers and sales teams
Coordinate with vendor account executives and attend or speak at events
Build quotes in Dell Premier
Participate in Dell Client Tech Refresh
Drive net-new Dell customer wins and logos
Track quote volume and increase activity
Make six proactive calls per week introducing Softchoice value propositions or new offers
Attend four team meetings per month
Coordinate with alliance managers on acquisition promotions and campaigns
Respond promptly to existing request volume
Analyze pipeline and create touchpoints for ISG server and storage upsell/cross-sell
Engage with ISG Dell Vendor Sales Specialists
Recommend PCs, AI PCs, peripherals, accessories, and IT lifecycle services to address customer needs
Coordinate and execute sales strategies across multiple sales districts and channels
Grow customers through competitive tactics while retaining and enriching existing accounts
Manage local vendor partnerships for successful solution execution
Requirements
Excellent customer-facing presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Confidence in executive-level meetings
Ability to develop strategies and tactics to meet business objectives
Strong sense of competition and refusal to lose
Ability to be self-managed and motivated
4+ years of relevant industry experience, including 3+ years in sales or presales
Work experience in the IT industry in sales or presales is required
Strong vendor licensing background
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong PC OEM and workplace hardware industry knowledge
Post-secondary degree or equivalent preferred
Ability to travel for vendor events as necessary
Criminal record check, education verification, and reference checks before starting
Benefits
20% target incentives
Medical and Dental Care
Employee & Family Assistance Program
RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
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