Solutions Architect
Solutions ArchitectParticipate in sales calls to ensure a successful sale and implementation process; Provide professional consulting services to support the sales process; and develop and present technical documents, diagrams and proposals. Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork with VISI Sales Representatives on joint account calls, account planning, and proposals. Interface with various customers at both a business and a technical level and propose viable solutions in real time during customer meetings. Stay current on industry trends, along with new products and services. Develop solid client relationships. Solve client problems by working closely with other members of the sales team and colleagues from a range of departments. Travel occasionally to meet with clients or present at industry trade shows. Implement projects as assigned by the Sales Manager. Work with the Product Management and Engineering department to identify new technologies, services, and products for VISI. Work with vendors and potential vendors in the development and/or deployment of technical services for VISI. Provide specialty consulting in areas such as data center services, managed hosting, security, network design, routing, disaster avoidance and recovery planning and other Internet-relating topics. Work with the Marketing department in the development and presentation of technical documents, articles, and speaking engagements. Function as a liaison between the Product Management, Sales and Engineering departments in the design and implementation of solutions for customers.