Solutions Architect, PreSales - (Midwest)
Midwest (Colorado to Detroit), good proximity to a major airport
We are seeking a competitive, self-motivated individual to join our Pre-Sales Architect team.This pre-salesperson provides technical/functional/architectural support to both existing and prospective customers.Uses technical, influencing and relationship-building skills in working with vendors, partners and sales to ensure that optimum solutions are provided to customers.Assists Sales in campaign strategies.
Why you should join us:
This opportunity with Spectra Logic is unique, unlike other companies in the data protection market, Spectra has always been privately owned, privately funded, and operates at all levels with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.You can expect an intense, challenging, flexible, and creative work environment.Integrity and honesty are of utmost importance.Our culture is one that drives personal opportunity and advancement.With our award-winning tape libraries, our line of disk-based backup products, overall secondary storage, and with our “tape & disk based” object storage device – BlackPearl, Spectra Logic’s product offering has never been stronger.
Who are we looking for:
Personality:
- You are a go-getter that loves to “tinker” and appreciates technology.
- You’re a curious quick learner with a strong technical acumen who loves learning.
- You value teamwork but enjoy individual ownership.
- You have great interpersonal skills and connect with people.
- You appreciate work-life balance (so do we, by the way!).
Experience: Studies have shown that men apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the requirements, while women tend to apply for jobs that are a 100% match.Listed below are some great skills to possess, but they are not a must – even if you don’t check every box, we still want to hear from you!
- 3 years’ experience serving in a pre-sales or related customer facing role.
- Strong planning and time-management skills.
- Working knowledge of Cloud storage.
- Familiarity with data storage or backup software industry.
- Working knowledge of NAS.
- Working knowledge of backup and archive processes and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of data migration strategies and use of scripting is a nice-to-have.
- Working knowledge of tape drives, libraries, storage arrays, networking protocols, and general connectivity in multi-platform enterprise environments.
- Sharp writing, verbal and presentation skills.
Location: Midwest US (Colorado to Detroit)
Education: Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related business/technical field is preferred.
Travel: This remote role is expected to travel up to customer sites, up to 50% of the time.
Status: Full Time, Direct Hire Exempt Position
Compensation: Base $90,000 - $150,000 Commission
Benefits: Spectra Logic provides a casual work environment, competitive salaries, and a compensation structure that rewards contribution and hard work.Our full benefits package includes 401(k), medical, sick pay, life, AD&D, flex spending accounts, and company paid short and long-term disability.