Pre-Sales Engineer Sage 300cloud

The role is intended developing technical solutions to business problems in the Accounting sector. The roles primary objective is in helping both current and prospective customers conceptualise solutions to business challenges. The process entails analysing and recording challenges, conceptualizing solutions based on the Sage suite of solutions and presenting the proposed solutions back to customers and stakeholders. The role will include product demonstrations, as well as building Proof of Concepts. The role will entail travelling to customers throughout Africa and ME.

Responsibilities
To attend meetings with potential Clients to determine technical and business requirements an d ensuring that all necessary information is collated prior to producing a solution
Conceptualize and build solutions within Sage 300cloud Accounting and supporting software to address customers requirements
Provide technical solutions in a professional manner and to agreed timeframes
Create and confidently deliver technical presentations internally and externally
Deliver training on solutions and provide product support to channel partners and internal stakeholders
Create internal design configuration documentation including technical explanations and PowerPoint presentations
Work with Product Marketing, Product Management and Product Engineering to provide feedback on issues with current product and provide input around new features
Builds productive relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork by keeping colleagues updated on activities
Perform technical development for bespoke solutions as part of a design and development frame work
Able to understand business drivers and risks involved to the customer and to Sage
Sell technical solutions to the customer with professionalism and enthusiasm
Provide accurate and timely management information, to include - activity reports, bid reviews, project forecasts, KPIs
Adhere to the Companys Quality and Business Processes

Skills, know-how and experience:
Must have:
Degree or diploma or equivalent qualification (Financial, business or IT related)
Minimum of 3 years experience in a customer facing sales, pre-sales or customer services role
Strong analytical skills
Strong presentation/demo skills
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Must know how to handle confidential information and be discreet
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Excellent knowledge of Sage 300 Accounting
Prepared to travel globally

Technical / professional qualifications:
Basic understanding of MS SQL
Expert Sage 300 Accounting