Presales Consultant

Job Description

Requirements - What youll do Customer Centricity – Soft Skills 1) Communication - Strong written and oral communications skills 2) Interpersonal - Strong relationship building for getting work done efficiently 3) Intelligent Probing - Asking smart questions, in-depth understanding of the opp. context 4)Collaboration - Effective use of tools - Presales templates, MS Teams, OneDrive, Calendars, etc. 5) Presentation Skills - Strong presentation skills and experience presenting to C-Level executives 6) Negotiation - Resource allocation, response timelines, estimates, resource loading, rates, etc. Agility – Responsiveness 1) Kickoff & bid planning - High reaction speed and quality; identification of the right team. 2) Adherence to the bid plan - High reaction speed and quality; identification of the right team 3) Follow-ups & reminders - Timely and appropriate reminders " 4) Pro activeness - Quick risk identification & highlighting; early identification of key deliverables not directly asked for (e.g. mock-ups) early win theme identification with the help of key stakeholders. Responsibility – Deliverable Quality & Process compliance 1) Language & articulation - Consistent, high quality language across sections of a proposal; correctness of grammar, punctuation and appropriate capitalization 2) Document structure - Standard template for general proposals; customized structure for specific requests like RFPs; story boarding for presentations 3) Completeness & correctness - General completeness and according to requirements specified in solicitation documents; correctness of content - functional, technical, company data, process-related content, creative content like mock-ups, etc. 4) Process compliance - Regular and timely updates, updating knowledge repository 5) Aesthetics & document formatting - Quality, consistency/relevance of graphics - architecture diagrams, mock-ups, infographics, etc.; consistency of formatting (headings, fonts, indents, bullets, table and diagram captions, text alignment, etc.); adherence to Kanerika standards or client specified standards Intelligence – Value Addition 1) Providing intelligence to the bid team - Client’s industry, client (general info and their preferences for engagement model, development methodology), competition, "build vs buy" research (if applicable), tentative budget, etc. 2) Empathy - Understanding customer’s deeper pain area/s (generally not specified in the solicitation documents) with research and intelligent queries 3) Baking win themes - (at times subtly) in all sections of the deliverable/s and strong messaging in the executive summary. 4) Solution & estimation validation - Ability to guide and challenge the solution & the estimates 5) Quality of original exec summary -A strong first pass; with zero objective (factual) errors. Global - leveraging Organizational Strength 1) Relevance & quality of case studies - Including all relevant success stories, 2) Leveraging the best contributors - Specific context of each opportunity 3) Effective use of past knowledge - From the past presales deliverables 4) Effective use of support groups - Talent management, Information Security, Legal, HR, etc. What you’ll bring Must Have Skills MBA from reputed Institute 3+ years of experience working in Presales in IT industry Soft Skills Communication Skills Presentation Skills Interpersonal relations Flexible and Hard-working Technical Skills Knowledge of Presales Processes Basic understanding of business analytics and AI High IQ and EQ Benefits Employee Benefits 1. Culture: Open Door Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management. Open Office Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment. Flexible Working Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules. Employee Referral Bonus: Rewards employees for referring qualified candidates. Appraisal Process Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback. 2. Inclusivity and Diversity: Hiring practices that promote diversity: Ensures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Mandatory POSH training: Promotes a safe and respectful work environment. 3. Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits: GMC and Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage and financial protection. Health Insurance: Provides coverage for medical expenses. Disability Insurance: Offers financial support in case of disability. 4. Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits: Company-sponsored family events: Creates opportunities for employees and their families to bond. Generous Parental Leave: Allows parents to take time off after the birth or adoption of a child. Family Medical Leave: Offers leave for employees to take care of family members' medical needs. 5. Perks and Time-Off Benefits: Company-sponsored outings: Organizes recreational activities for employees. Gratuity: Provides a monetary benefit as a token of appreciation. Provident Fund: Helps employees save for retirement. Generous PTO: Offers more than the industry standard for paid time off. Paid sick days: Allows employees to take paid time off when they are unwell. Paid holidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays. Bereavement Leave: Provides time off for employees to grieve the loss of a loved one. 6. Professional Development Benefits: L&D with FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository: Provides access to a learning repository for professional development. Mentorship Program: Offers guidance and support from experienced professionals. Job Training: Provides training to enhance job-related skills. Professional Certification Reimbursements: Assists employees in obtaining professional certifications. Promote from Within: Encourages internal growth and advancement opportunities.