Print Solutions Consultant

Job Description

Manpower is currently recruiting for a Print Solutions Consultant on a permanent basis for one of our clients based in Edinburgh.Role Description and BackgroundOur client is Scotlands leading provider of Document Solutions, Multi-Function Devices, Printers and Scanners.They work with a wide range of partners including PaperCut, Kofax, EveryonePrint, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Canon and HP to provide industry leading solutions to our clients throughout the United Kingdom.The Print Solutions Team are responsible for supporting the Sales Teams and managing the implementation of Print Management Solutions.We are recruiting for an additional Pre-Sales Consultant, preferably with industry experience, to join the growing team.Primary Role - Pre-Sales:Provide pre-sales support by working closely with the Sales Teams to understand and define clients key business drivers and requirementsPropose software solutions which meet those requirements, ensuring they are technically viable and add value to the overall proposalUnderstand and demonstrate solutions products to clients at showroom demonstrations or onsite Proof of Concepts and articulate the business benefits they offerCreate software quotations which include all license, installation and support costsActively research and understand the marketplace to ensure proposals are competitive, add value and create unique selling pointsSupport sales teams throughout the contract lifecycle including at client review meetings and identifying opportunities to upsell into existing accountsSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience in a software consultant, technical architect or software solution design roleStrong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including the ability to confidently present sales proposalsAn understanding of IT/Networking concepts including Microsoft client and server operating systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, LDAP, network management (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, firewalls), and printer management (printer drivers, printer languages,printer installation) a Microsoft Certification would be advantageousAdvanced administration skills, in particular using MS Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to work effectively as part of a team with shared objectives and on own initiativeExcellent time management, particularly the ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in line with business objectivesMain Benefits/Conditions:Salary + car allowanceMain working hours: 08.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)Holiday allowance of 33 days per annum pro-rata, including Public Holidays, rising to 36 days after 2 years service, and 38 days after 5 years service.Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme with minimum personal contribution of 5% matched by a maximum company contribution of 4%ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001: 2015 (Environmental), ISO 27001 (Security); Cyber Essentials accredited Company.If you think you have the potential to excel in this role please apply online today by submitting your CV.