Pre Sales Consultant - Public Safety - #1765849
NEC Software Solutions
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Job DescriptionNECSWS has an excellent opportunity for a Presales professional, we are looking for a candidate with specific knowledge of the Public Safety sector covering any of Police, Fire, Ambulance or Transport. An essential requirement will be experience of product demonstrations and tender responses. Main responsibilities:The candidate will join the Safety pre-sales team, with the following key responsibilities:Assist the sales team with the production of bid responses working with the product, development and portfolio teams as required.
Be capable of configuring, building and demonstrating NEC Safety products
The ability to interpret demonstration scenarios received from customers in order to design product configurations for demonstration purposes
Ability to demonstrate overview and detailed functionality of NEC Safety portfolio in support of new business and account management presentations
Serve as a subject matter expert for product questions and queries that may arise internally or externally related to the products the role is responsible for during the sales process. Good all round understanding of associated Safety product offerings such as control rooms, operational policing, evidence management, biometrics and managed services.jNECSWS has roles for junior and senior pre-sales. The senior roles would work on major bids over £20m covering infrastructure, applications and services.
QualificationsEssential Skills/Experience:Hands on presales experience or proven capabilities for presentation techniques gained in the private sector with public sector customers or within public sector organisations. Good working knowledge of the Safety business arena
Hands on experience of and of the following: Control Rooms, Operational Policing, Evidence Management / Data Analytics or Managed Services.Ideally you will have:Good knowledge and experience of the Public Safety market.Ensure effective knowledge of existing and emerging customer requirements – a background of working in the Public Safety marketplace would be advantageous.Government security clearanceA full understanding of the Government & Safety environment and its drivers
Sound understanding of current market competition
Ability to effectively interact with and gather information from high-level managers and senior officers
Awareness of the need for customer retention and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction to achieve this aim.Ability to adapt to differing levels of interaction dependent upon demonstration situation Desire to deliver high quality complex demonstrations to tight deadlines
Ability to support other related teams in the preparation of written proposals for the delivery Ability to support the sales team in following up with prospects on post-demonstration
Act as an ambassador for NEC capabilities both internally and externally
Personal Skills:Self reliant but with strong team player capabilities
Excellent presentation and communication skills, working with minimal direction but promoting an open flow of information so that all concerned are well informed;Excellent written skills particularly in the area of bid responses
Effective relationship builder, developing working relationships with individuals within the business
Organising time effectively, determining the right resources needed to effectively perform job assignments;Willingness to travel
Full and valid UK/EC driving licence as there will be a need for travel in the role
Additional InformationPrivate Medical Cover funded for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell4 x basic salary life assurance cover (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)A Group Pension PlanA selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needsOTHER INFORMATIONCandidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.
Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.
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