Manager, Pre Sales Engineering (Req#1068)

Overview **Candidates MUST BE local to the Irvine, California area with a willingness to work on-site two to three days per week as necessary** As a Manager, Pre-Sales Engineering, you will lead, develop, mentor and grow a team of pre-sales engineers. You will work closely with Engineering Leadership on process, alignment and reporting while peering with colleagues in order to set business priorities across the different technologies we support.

Requirements

and determining ePlus recommended solution(s) Assist sales account managers and pre-sales engineers with overall account planning as it relates to technical aspects of hardware, software, and services opportunity development Assist with RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, as presented Responsible for review of Statement of Work (SOW) prior to customer presentation Function as a liaison between the sales team and professional services organization to ensure timely and accurate proposals are generated Follow ePlus’ performance review process to promote communication, provide useful feedback about job performance and contribute to an employee’s professional development As a manager, you are also expected to: Lead and guide team members, fostering growth through mentoring, coaching, and development, while ensuring effective communication and collaboration Promote an environment of inclusivity and respect, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging open dialogue among all team members Collaborate on strategic initiatives, leveraging your expertise to drive innovation and positive change within the organization Cultivate a proactive approach to conflict resolution, striving for amicable solutions and escalating concerns as needed

Qualifications

College Degree in related field or equivalent business experience required 5+ years of applicable technical pre-sales experience in the IT industry preferred 3+ years of management experience preferred Previous VAR managerial experience preferred Proven ability to align with sales and operations for coordinated efforts in growing the business Thorough knowledge of full customer engagement cycle MS Office Suite (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Ability to present to all levels of executive and technical management Position Specifics The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $120,000 and $180,000 annually.