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, Out Systems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

• 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!

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…