As a Sr. Manager, Solution Consulting (SLED), your primary responsibility is to lead and manage a team of pre-sales Solution Consultants responsible for driving technical solutions and supporting the sales process. You will collaborate closely with the sales and product teams to ensure successful customer engagement and drive revenue growth. Your role as a player/coach will involve providing technical expertise, coaching and mentoring the solution consulting team and overseeing the pre-sales process from a technical standpoint.What you'll doTeam Leadership:Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Solution Consultants, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.Set performance goals, monitor progress, and evaluate the performance of individual team members.Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the broader Solution Consultant teams.Sales Support and Strategy:Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer needs and objectives and align technical solutions accordingly.Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales process, including product demonstrations, presentations, and proposals.Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's products, technologies, and industry trends to effectively articulate the value proposition to customers.Assist in defining sales strategies and contribute to developing sales collateral and resources.Customer Engagement:Engage directly with key customers to understand their technical requirements and address any concerns or challenges.Act as a trusted customer advisor, offering technical insights and recommendations to drive successful outcomes.Conduct customer site visits, demonstrations, and presentations to showcase the company's products and solutions.Deliver Demonstrations and proof of valueCross-functional Collaboration:Collaborate closely with the product management team to provide feedback on product features, enhancements, and market demands.Work closely with the marketing team to develop technical content, case studies, and sales tools to support the sales process.Coordinate with the implementation and support teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales to implementation and customer success.Continuous Improvement:Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies relevant to the company's product offerings.Identify process improvements and implement best practices to streamline the sales engineering operations.Provide regular reports, metrics, and insights to the senior management team on the performance and effectiveness of the sales engineering function.
