Presales Manager

CD Recruitment

Manchester

1 year ago

Applications closed

Pre-Sales Manager

Location: UK - Remote

Are you passionate about technology, customer success, and sales?

Do you enjoy shaping solutions that drive business value and innovation?

My client is lookingPre-Sales Manager for EMEAto help mentor , develop and grown the existing team

My client is a fast-growing SaaS company specialising in providing Analytics tools to specifically to the Retail and CPG Vertical

Role Overview

As Pre-Sales Manager for EMEA, you’ll be a strategic partner to my clients sales and account teams, leading the technical conversation with prospective clients across the region. You will manage a team of 7 Sales Engineers who are responsible for owning the pre-sales process, from discovery to solution design, ensuring that our solutions align with customer needs. This role is ideal for someone who is both technically adept and customer-focused, with experience in enterprise SaaS solutions.

Skills & Experience

5+ yearsof experience in leading pre-sales, solutions engineering teams within a SaaS or tech company.
Proven track record in engaging with enterprise-level clients, delivering technical presentations, and guiding complex sales cycles.
Technical acumenin SaaS architecture and solutions, with the ability to simplify and communicate complex concepts.
Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to C-level executives and managing multi-stakeholder relationships.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects with competing priorities.
Experience with Data Analytics , Data Science , Relational Databases is a plus.
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional European language is a plus.

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