Pre-Sales Engineer at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Pre-Sales Engineer

    Peoplelink Consultants LtdNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    25 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Human Resources & Recruitment
    Engineering & Technology

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    Job Description

    This role involves understanding customer needs, providing technical solutions, preparing proposals and demonstrations, and supporting the sales team throughout the sales process. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Understand customer needs
    • Provide technical solutions
    • Prepare proposals and demos
    • Support the sales team during the sales process

    Required Qualifications

    • No specific qualifications were listed in the posting.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Engineering & Technology

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your CV to jobs@peoplelink.co.ke with the job title as the subject line.

    Show You Can Bridge Tech and Sales

    Pre-sales roles live at the intersection of technical depth and commercial instinct. Hiring managers want to see that you can translate complex solutions into business value for customers.

    1. Tailor your CV to the sales cycle: Highlight any experience where you supported sales teams, prepared proposals, or delivered demos. Use metrics like win rates or deal sizes if you have them.

    2. Prepare a mini demo: Be ready to walk through a sample product demo or technical presentation. Focus on how you would address customer pain points.

    3. Know the consulting landscape: Since this is a consultancy, understand how pre-sales fits into client engagements. Show you can work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    4. Brush up on proposal writing: Strong written communication is key. Bring examples of proposals or technical documents you've created.

    5. Practice handling objections: Sales teams rely on pre-sales to answer tough technical questions. Prepare responses to common objections in your industry.

    6. Show business acumen: Understand how your solutions impact the customer's bottom line. Be ready to discuss ROI and cost-benefit analysis.

    7. Highlight collaboration skills: Pre-sales requires teamwork with sales, product, and engineering. Give examples of cross-functional projects you've led or contributed to.

    8. Ask smart questions: In the interview, ask about the sales process, target industries, and the team structure. This shows you're thinking strategically about the role.

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    demos
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