Senior Client Solutions Engineer at AHEAD

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

AHEAD Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep data center expertise across multiple layers of the stack
  • Deep knowledge of AHEAD’s Enterprise Cloud Framework, including Cloud Management and Operations, Security, Datacenter Infrastructure, and Public Cloud
  • Expertise and industry credibility across more than one of these segments
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Ability to act as a technical thought leader
  • Continuous education mindset for self, clients, and team resources
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) status in one or more technologies
  • Recognition by the partner community to lead technical sales campaigns independently

Responsibilities

  • Assist Client Directors with formal technical presentations and technical design of AHEAD’s solutions and services
  • Lead all technical aspects of sales campaigns and hand off to consulting and services teams
  • Maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Design, architect, and consult on solutions for AHEAD clients
  • Partner with Client Directors to build cohesive account strategies
  • Identify potential technologies and vendors for accounts and drive strategy through sales campaigns
  • Lead client strategy, compare alternative approaches, build key relationships, and size/configure products
  • Position and leverage Subject Matter Experts (e.g., Practice Directors, Solution Principals, Specialists) to scale effectiveness
  • Provide insights on work effort and client engagement to track KPIs
  • Lead Technical Briefings and Lab Demonstrations to showcase AHEAD's value
  • Qualify and position consulting engagements and services
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to team resources to enhance solution knowledge, technical acumen, and pre-sales skills
  • Qualify sales opportunities based on client technical requirements, decision-making process, and funding

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure
Automation
Analytics
Software Delivery
Cloud Management
Cloud Operations
Security
Datacenter Infrastructure
Public Cloud
Solution Architecture
Technical Presentations

AHEAD

Digital transformation and cloud consulting services

About AHEAD

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation services, focusing on helping medium to large enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including cloud migration, automation, and infrastructure optimization, primarily using Microsoft Azure. AHEAD's products work by providing tailored consulting and managed services that guide clients through the complexities of digital transformation. What sets AHEAD apart from its competitors is its deep expertise in cloud solutions and a strong client-centric approach, which has been validated by achieving Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Azure. The company's goal is to empower organizations to take control of their digital transformation journeys and achieve sustainable success.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave

Risks

Emerging cloud service providers offer similar services at lower costs.
Rapid technological advancements may outpace AHEAD's solution updates.
Economic downturns could reduce spending on digital transformation projects.

Differentiation

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation with a focus on cloud solutions.
The company achieved Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Microsoft Azure.
AHEAD offers tailored solutions for cloud migration and infrastructure optimization.

Upsides

Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with AHEAD's expertise.
Growing interest in AI-driven IT operations presents new opportunities for AHEAD.
The rise of edge computing offers AHEAD opportunities in edge-to-cloud solutions.

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