Pre-Sales Solutions Manager

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Job description

Job Description

Position Type :

Full time Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired :

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

The Pre-Sales Manager is a product and market specialist, working within the sales team in the Payments segment. The role will involve working closely with prospects, clients, FIS's sales, delivery services and product management in order to manage client requirements and expectations throughout the sales process and to define and communicate the most suitable solutions.

This will be a senior position within the organisation and will have direct input into the product management group and will have responsibilities for developing strategies to improve solution presentation and efficiencies within the team.

The Pre-Sales Manager is a highly motivated individual who can successfully work with all levels in an organization to successfully deliver key messages about the FIS solution suite via presentation and product demonstration.

What you will be doing

The Pre-Sales Manager primary role is to lead and deliver complex software and consulting sales. The role primarily involves working within a local and remote team to understand client requirements, prepare proposals, deliver product demonstrations, workshops and define and shape solutions incorporating both product and consulting.

Lead a global Pre-Sales team through all phases of the sales process from initial qualification through to account management

Develop and lead a strategy for consistent and repeatable high quality sales engagements

Deliver sales presentations and solution demonstrations, and provide coverage at annual trade shows and client events

Provide technical and functional expertise in the pre-sales process in collaboration with sales team

Identify and qualify clients' business and functional requirements in order to obtain initial project estimates, identify solution gaps after gathering clients' requirements and communicate back to product management

Lead and respond to RFI's / RFP / client queries in a timely and professional manner

Develop new business opportunities and interface with the product management, professional services, support and development organizations

As a market expert, be aware of industry trends, drivers and regulatory initiatives; understand the competitive offerings and their differentiators in the market, read trade and industry journals to keep abreast of industry thoughts and initiatives.

Develop thought leadership positions for FIS within the global market

Have responsibility for input into the product management group for prospect and market requirements

What you bring:

Finance / IT degree or equivalent

Previous experience in presenting solutions

Outstanding presentation abilities

Ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels within a client's organization from users to executive leaders

Ability to quickly establish key facts, requirements to evaluate and propose solutions to business problems or processes

Analytical and consultative approach to client engagements

Good grasp of technology and technical concepts

Equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team

Understanding of the entire sales cycle, from market research through to contract signing

Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Added bonus if you have:

Exposure to SQL Server and Crystal Reports

Accounting knowledge and experience

What we offer you

Competitive salary and excellent commission potential

Attractive benefits including 401K, stock purchase plan, medical coverage, dental coverage, and travel insurance

A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities - FIS is your final career step!

A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team

The opportunity to make an impact and be heard. We are looking to the ideal candidates to make an impact on a very attractive and relevant business unit that requires greater focus.

Support, leads, expertise in product, finance and implementation waiting to team with you.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Privacy Statement

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For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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