Pre-Sales Consultant- Nairobi, Kenya

The Presales Consultant will be responsible for supporting the Sales Team in Eastern Africa by supporting them from a functional, solution and commercial perspective in the Oracle Applications and Technology and other solutions deals/opportunities. The ideal candidate must have a proven record of providing solutions to customers in East Africa.
 
Key Requirements:    
•    Understand client business needs and requirements & proposing a solution for prospective customers by working closely with solution experts, Sales & Consulting teams within the company.
•    Utilize the deep understanding of Oracle Applications and Technology solutions in order to demonstrate its value to prospective clients across all industries.
•    Conduct fit-gap analysis with prospective clients to assess fitment between their requirements and Oracle Applications and Technology solutions.
•    Conduct client demonstrations that are tailored to meet specific client requirements and business needs.
•    Respond to RFP/RFI (Request for proposal/information) for prospective clients.
•    Bid managing Sales opportunities in liaison with the different teams to ensure successful submission of bids to prospective customers.
•    Support the sales group in terms of positioning Oracle products and services to displace competitors during the sales process.
•    Prepare Requirement and Functional specifications.
•    Influence product development based on prospect interactions, market trends, local country requirements especially East Africa.
•    Communicate product information, changes and direction to sales team.
•    Understand current business/industry environment including relevant regulations, business drivers, evolving business needs etc.
•    Take a lead and help the company drive business/increase revenue in East Africa; to help the company’s sales in Business development and to increase the pipeline with specialized focus in East Africa.

Key Requirements
•    Relevant Bachelor’s degree.
•    Proven track record in providing solutions to customers in East Africa.
•    Business process knowledge across all industries is essential.
•    Functional domain experience with Oracle products is essential.
•    Strong knowledge of business process life cycle and back-office operations across all industries including public sector.
•    Relationship management experience with Customers, either in a presales or delivery role.
•    Excellent communication and persuasive skills in English, both written and verbal (A proficiency in French will be an added advantage).
•    Excellent presentation skills.
•    Excellent interpersonal relationship building skills.
•    Strong analytical skills.
•    Ability to understand and capture business requirements.
•    Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time on pre-sales engagements.

Monthly gross salary: Kes 75,000
Position Level:  Mid-level
Location: Nairobi
Deadline:  17th February 2023
  
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