Pre-Sales Solutions Architect - REMOTE at ACLIVITI Consulting Group LLC
Chicago, IL 60602, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Aug, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Software, Visio, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Cx

Industry

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Description

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

This is a fully remote position.
Why We’re Different:
ACLIVITI doesn’t just advise clients - we co-create their vision, align internal teams, and help them stay ahead of what’s next. We are a vendor-neutral consultancy that helps enterprise organizations define strategy, lead execution, and provide ongoing support - all while aligning stakeholders and delivering outcomes that matter.

We Are:

  • Experts in customer experience delivering operational and technical transformation
  • Strategic partners who stay engaged before, during, and after implementation to ensure objectives are achieved
  • Boardroom translators - connecting CX vision, technical platforms, and financial value
  • Outcome-driven professionals who know 95% of spend is on human capital, not just tech
  • Remote-first and cross-functional, with deep expertise across industries

Our Clients Are:

  • Enterprise organizations modernizing their customer engagement ecosystem
  • CX, IT, Operations, and Finance leaders seeking true stakeholder alignment
  • Teams navigating complex transformation programs with high visibility and high stakes
  • Businesses who need business cases, vendor guidance, and enterprise-class execution
  • Companies looking to optimize revenue & cost models, reduce friction, and drive customer growth

How We Solve:
We lead clients through a continuous improvement cycle with three integrated service areas:

Strategy: We help clients define where they’re going - and how to get there.

  • Customer Experience Design
  • Performance Optimization
  • Transformation Capabilities

Execution: We lead execution across people, platforms, and processes.

  • Technical Platform & Capabilities
  • Operational Management
  • Data & Analytics

Managed Solutions & Support: We stay engaged post-launch to ensure long-term success.

  • Operational & Technical Oversight
  • Outcome & Expense Management
  • Artificial Intelligence & Data Segmentation

The Solutions Architect will provide the following:

LMA (Lead – Manage – Accountability)

  • Lead as a brand ambassador for ACG’s sales offerings
  • Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
  • Lead multiple, simultaneous opportunities leveraging your knowledge CX consulting and CCaaS technology to drive client success
  • Own pre-sales solution strategy and hold yourself and others accountable to aligned deliverables
  • Work with leadership to engage in continuous process improvement
  • Contribute to internal development through participation in business development, recruiting, training, and marketing
  • Act in a mentoring capacity to support the career development ACLIVITI colleagues

Consultative Discovery and Needs Assessment

  • Conduct detailed operational and technical discovery sessions with stakeholders across various business units
  • Lead discussions to define and validate measurable KPI’s that will demonstrate the direct impact of the proposed solution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align findings with resource allocation and timelines
  • Develop and present journey maps that identify CX challenges and future state goals that align with client objectives
  • Partner with vendors to align on capabilities and support RFP requirements
  • Work collaboratively with the opportunity owner to integrate findings early in the sales cycle while supporting deal strategy and accelerate decision-making
  • Drive urgency within the discovery process while balancing active listening

    High Level Solution Design and CX Strategy

  • Develop solution designs and journey maps that align with the client’s desired future-state outcomes

  • Prepare detailed operational summaries that communicate proposed solutions and business value
  • Act as a liaison between Sales and Delivery teams to ensure seamless transition of engagements
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure clarity on deliverables
  • Provide technical expertise and support during the sales process, engaging in new account pursuits and helping grow existing accounts
  • Translate complex technical concepts making it easy for non-technical stakeholders to understand the value of each proposed solution

Executive Value Positioning and Objection Handling

  • Effectively communicate the value and differentiation of ACLIVITI’s services to address client-specific needs
  • Position yourself as the go-to resource for strategic CX planning and establish credibility by demonstrating intellectual curiosity
  • Ensure complete alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables for both pre-sales and delivery phases
  • Facilitate workshops and executive presentations to drive alignment and urgency
  • Skillfully handle objections by addressing concerns and providing ROI driven solutions
  • Anticipate future requirements and embed flexibility into roadmaps to accommodate evolving client needs
  • Support sales efforts as a “soft closer” by reinforcing final decision-making concerns with executive stakeholders
  • Ensure all touchpoints are documented and followed-up on with focus on urgency with next steps

Pre-Sales Qualification and Scope Writing

  • Draft proposals, SOW’s and other sales documentation with clearly defines objectives, scope, timelines, deliverables, and KPI’s
  • Create financial models and cost-benefit analyses to demonstrate the ROI of proposed solutions
  • Develop detailed and accurate responses to RFP’s
  • Engage with stakeholders to review and refine scope while addressing concerns
  • Present business cases that highlight long-term value
  • Translate discovery findings into journey maps and identify risks in the scope
  • Facilitate hand-offs to delivery teams and ensure alignment on capacities
  • Develop and refine templates, formats, and scoping methodologies to enhance efficiency

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following preferred skills and qualifications:

  • 5-10 years of experience in customer experience (CX) or related fields at the large enterprise level
  • Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field is preferred
  • In depth knowledge of contact center and customer experience technologies, including CCaaS platforms and integrations
  • Familiarity with technical documentation tools and software (Visio, Lucidchart, etc)
  • Proven experience in pre-sales or solution architecture roles
  • Experience developing and presenting technical content to large enterprise clients
  • Experience creating implementation timelines
  • Experience in managing projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to understand and address customer needs and pain points
  • Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to design effective solutions
  • Relevant certifications in CCaaS or related technologies are a plus

You will love our culture if you are:

  • An ambitious intrapreneur who loves building new things.
  • Someone that loves technology, process as well as numbers – and all the space in between – to figure out the right balance of features, functionality, and affordability for each client
  • Comfortable communicating through a variety of mediums with many different audiences and objectives
  • Great at anticipating and solving problems – individually, internally, and for our clients
  • An organized self-starter who is always eager to learn something new
  • Comfortable adapting to new situations and solving new problems with the pace and occasional ambiguity that occurs in high-growth businesses
  • A positive force who enjoys working closely with new people and exploring new ideas
  • Driven by seeing your work have a direct impact

ACG has a competitive benefits package including:

  • 100% coverage of employee health care, vision, and dental insurance
  • HSA & FSA plans available
  • Disability & Voluntary Benefits available
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match
  • Generous variable comp opportunity
  • Work-from-home monthly incentive
  • Inclusive remote working environments
  • Team Lunch-n-learns, monthly events & happy hours
Responsibilities
  • Lead as a brand ambassador for ACG’s sales offerings
  • Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
  • Lead multiple, simultaneous opportunities leveraging your knowledge CX consulting and CCaaS technology to drive client success
  • Own pre-sales solution strategy and hold yourself and others accountable to aligned deliverables
  • Work with leadership to engage in continuous process improvement
  • Contribute to internal development through participation in business development, recruiting, training, and marketing
  • Act in a mentoring capacity to support the career development ACLIVITI colleague
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