Milestone Systems is looking for a Solutions Professional (Presales) to serve our India market. We are looking for someone who is tech savvy and customer service oriented.
If you believe in technology at its finest, then this is the place for you.
We offer an exciting and challenging job in the world’s leading VMS Company as well as the opportunity to shape a small but fast-growing office in India.
As a Solutions Professional you are responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team and Solution Engineers as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our products.
You will support the presales team to increase sales in the region and assist with Presales tasks, being the go-to-technical-expert and back-up for the Solution Engineers.
It is essential to be able to articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users.
As a Milestone Employee, YOU are the key to our success. Come join our dynamic international team and be a part of our rapidly growing, successful business.
Must be eligible to work in Bangalore, India.
Your Responsibilities :
Supporting our channel and Solution Engineers with expertise, calculations and preparations for video surveillance projects, tenders, etc.
Respond to requests from our Presales Team and Sales team.
Provide timely and accurate status updates to relevant internal stakeholders
Hands-on and technical assistance in connection with preparation and setting up and executing demos, exhibitions, events, etc.
Working closely with our sales team and Presales team to deliver technical expertise to the sales process
Independent Job Tasks :
Stay updated with the latest VMS developments
Travel as needed and within an assigned budget locally, regionally and to / from HQ for trade shows, events, etc. participation
Scheduling of time, meetings, travel, etc. and use of an internally shared Microsoft Outlook calendar as a basis for your schedule
Timely expense management and reporting to company requirements
Developing a thorough competency of Milestone software products and demonstration equipment for daily use
Team interaction and on-going coordination with Presales Manager, Vertical Sales specialists and Inside Channel Managers
Weekly activity reporting
Professional Qualifications :
IT-engineering background especially IP networks and the Windows platform
Experience with VMS platforms, Milestone Xprotect experience is a plus
Networking Certifications is preferable
Microsoft Certifications (MCITP, MCSE) is preferable
Business level English verbal and written skills
Personal Skills :
Good at communicating technical knowledge also to non-technicians
Having a proactive approach when facing challenges
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement with important matters
Open and honest team player
Passion to share knowledge with the local and international teams
Analytical skills
Self-motivated
Multi-tasker
Organized
High values and ethics
Competitive
Ability to uphold organizational values
Ability to prioritize short and long term tasks
Desire to improve processes and make elements more efficient.