Senior Solutions Consultant (Sales Engineer)
CurrentThe core components of my role as a Solutions Consultant are:Understands and executes Solution Consulting/Sales Methodology.Acts as subject matter expert on Advent’s solutions during sales process.Uncovers, elevates, quantifies, and confirms customer’s critical business issues.Assists in defining sales strategy and is proactive about preparing appropriate data and reports for sales event.Provides customized solution demonstrations which link Advent’s value back to the CBI’s.Effectively demonstrates and communicates the differentiating value of Advent’s solutions.Acts as a consultant on product integration strategy with customer's internal applications and 3rd party applications and technologies.Properly sets expectations with regards to implementation timeframes and resources required to be successful.Understands and effectively communicates the value of Advent’s Implementation Methodology (AIM).Participates in demand creation events (seminars, trade shows, conferences, etc).Feeds knowledge gained from customers back to the business management and product management groups.Proactive about maintaining high level of product/solution knowledge, as well as, applicable technology changes.Delivers high quality documentation of recommended solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.Highlights from tenure in Solutions Consulting:• 2011 – Exceeded 100% of Product Quota target in territory• 2014 – Exceeded 100% of Product Quota target in territory• 2014 – Chairmen’s Council Award winner• 2016 – Exceeded 100% of Product Quota target in territory• 2019 – Exceeded 100% of Product Quota target in territory• Led Solution Consulting team’s transition from a local VM to a hosted shared demonstration environment.