sales representative Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Job Specification
Technical Pre-sales
Consultant
Who we are
Analytics Engines are specialists in data integration,
machine learning, AI, in-depth analytics and visualisations.
We leverage connected technology and data analysis to
deliver better insights and outcomes for customers. We
are obsessive about data, dedicated to problem-solving
and passionate about driving customer success.
Our solutions break down data silos and enable our
customers to understand how, where and why their data
is connected. We provide them with the resources they
need to search, understand and act on their data.
We strive to deliver impactful change to our customers
and the wider community through the responsible use
of data. In September 2021, we were identified as one
of the UK’s leading scale-ups after being selected to
join the Tech Nation Applied AI 3.0 cohort. Tech Nation
also named Analytics Engines as one of the UK’s AI
Companies to watch.
Who we
work with
Analytics Engines is a trusted partner to organisations
across the public and private sector. Our solutions have
helped support organisations in Healthcare, Finance,
Government, Media, Technology, and Education.
We have developed solutions for organisations including
the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial
Strategy, Innovate UK, The National Gallery London, RTÉ,
and the Northern Ireland Audit Office.
Job Specification
Are you comfortable and excited with the technical and business impacts of Data, AI and ML?
Can you make complex ideas simple and effectively translate complex technical challenges into business outcomes and
benefits?
Do you relish meeting new people and finding new challenges working in a team creating value for customers?
As a Technical Pre-sales Consultant at Analytics Engines, you will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to
support Analytics Engines’ sales activities. This role will require reviewing and responding to Requests for Proposal,
Tenders and preparing and delivering presentations to prospects.
The Technical Pre-sales Consultant will also provide business and technical product expertise, solution features and
benefits information and deal-specific competitive analysis. You will be integral to the development of the pre-sales
capability and reusable content working alongside sales and marketing to position and deliver Analytics Engines
solutions to our clients.
You will be technically sophisticated and have the patience and passion to guide the team, clients and stakeholders
through all the capabilities of our solutions. You will need to be extremely comfortable talking to our clients in both
friendly and challenging situations.
- Analyse Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Tenders for business requirements which match to Analytics Engines’
- Active and integral participant in the RFP and Tender processes evaluating and completing documents and
- Working as part of a team to provide advice, training and pre-sales support to the sales team.
- Preparation and delivery of solution presentations to customers, potential customers and key stakeholders.
- Provide pre-sales technical assistance and solution education to customers.
- Ensuring continuity with clients through project definition, requirements gathering and hand-over to delivery team.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Analytics Engines solutions and competitor products and companies in the
- Writing specifications, proposals, tenders, SOW, technical and business reports, user documentation,
- and determining operational feasibility.
- Translation of technical details into benefits for potential and existing customers and derive ROI models where
- Maintaining and developing strong customer relationships.
- Supporting challenging sales targets in line with the business strategy.
- Input into and creation of technical collateral and demos.
- Attending meetings, events, and working at client sites in Europe and Internationally.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time .
The responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected
to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level, and extent of the post.
- Is driven and enthusiastic and works well in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to extract customer requirements and expectations in clear language.
- Identifies opportunities and threats to company’s sales strategies.
- Able to independently research and solve problems and develop new solutions to spec.
- Works to timelines and establishes deliverable plans with measurable milestones.
- Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks, taking responsibility for commitments.
- 2 year’s business experience in presales, sales or development of data analytics solutions/software products.
- Experience in presentation delivery and facilitation.
- Excellent public speaking capability.
- Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyse complex data and look for trends.
- Experience working with software engineers and/or data scientists.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts and language into clear, customer-focused language.
- Experience demonstrating software products.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and numerical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
- Ability to work flexibly, self-motivate, able to take ownership and act on own initiative.
- MSc or PhD in science or engineering related discipline.
- Commercial expertise in data processing, management, analytics and technology.
- Superior proactive problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience of facilitating UX workshops, translating findings into solutions.
- Experience of taking solutions from concept through to delivery.
- Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
- Deep understanding of leadership and management processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to lead and motivate.
Benefits
You will be joining a dynamic and innovative company at an exciting time in its growth. In addition to a competitive
salary subject to negotiation based on experience, we offer:
- Flexible holidays and 32 days annual leave (including public holidays).
- Up to 10 days annually of additional unpaid leave.
- Flexible working around core hours.
- Pension scheme.
- Choose from private health insurance scheme or gym membership.
- Opportunities to invest in your development, be it courses, books, exams, or conferences.
- Support for personal charitable time.
- Weekly knowledge sharing presentations and regular company outings.
- Monthly acknowledgement of outstanding staff and regular celebrations of company success.
- We are currently working remotely and expect a part-time return to our office later this financial year safety
permitting. The location for this post is flexible with national and international responsibilities.
Analytic Engines is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees
and we aim to select the best person for the job.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV to [email protected]
