Presales Consultant

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 4000+ strong, €450/£400m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
  
  

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Presales Consultant to support and drive bid and proposal activities across the US, UK, and Ireland markets. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a career in technology consulting, sales, and solution delivery within a dynamic and fast-growing organisation.

As part of a successful and expanding commercial team, you will play a key role in supporting strategic sales initiatives, developing compelling proposals, and contributing to the successful delivery of technology solutions for both existing and prospective clients. The team works closely with customers, technology partners, and delivery practices to secure and execute business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of large sales opportunities generated through the Commercial team and strategic technology partnerships.
• Lead smaller sales opportunities and bid responses independently or with guidance from senior sales professionals.
• Assist in the successful transition of awarded contracts, including client engagement, commercial discussions, contracting activities, delivery team collaboration, and project mobilisation.
• Manage and coordinate the preparation of high-quality bid submissions, tender responses, proposals, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Sales Executives, Project Managers, and Delivery Consultants to ensure timely and compelling responses to client requirements.
• Develop case studies, solution descriptions, and value propositions that clearly articulate business benefits and technical capabilities.
• Support and participate in client presentations, workshops, and solution demonstrations as part of the evaluation and selection process for consulting and managed services opportunities.
• Ensure all bid activities are delivered to a high standard and in accordance with submission deadlines and governance processes.
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in technology solutions and consulting services.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and develop professionally.
  
  

This role offers excellent exposure to technology consulting, business development, and client engagement, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to develop a long-term career in presales and solution consulting.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in IT Services/IT Consulting environments.
• Strong bid management and proposal-writing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing bids and proposals for US-based clients.
• Exposure to client presentations, contract negotiations, and oral presentations (Orals).
• Experience working with US Sales teams in an Onshore/Offshore delivery model.
• Experience supporting Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) sector bids.
• Knowledge of Fixed Price and Time & Materials (T&M) project proposals.
• Graphic design skills would be advantageous.
  
  

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
  
  

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.  

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

Paul.Steed@version1.com