Solution Architect Team Lead – Pure Storage

at  CDW

Description
Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future. A Fortune 200 leader, we’re the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges.
This position is part of CDW’s Data Center Practice, a single-source provider to our clients for all things Data Center. The Pure Storage Team Leader is responsible for handling customer escalations, assist with planning go-to- market strategies, acting as a liaison between CDW and Pure Storage, and mentoring the individuals on the Data Center team. The incumbent ensures outstanding customer service to internal and external customers as well as developing and maintaining positive business relationships with other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or the equivalent in experience.
• Four-year minimum advanced Data Center/Storage solution experience.
• Consulting or Pre-Sales experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Pure Storage products and understanding of infrastructure.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal and group presentation skills including consulting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with passion for developing and delivering new solution offerings.
• Strong passion for learning and teaching others.
• Ability to think creatively and come up with proactive ideas that will increase sales.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers and coworkers.
• Concentrate on certain areas of technology driven by company technology objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in technology sales
• Pure Storage Professional or Expert-level Certifications
• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment.

WHO WE ARE:

CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations across the globe. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small.

• 50% Customer Focus, Sales Activities, Developing and Driving Pure Storage Solutions
• 20% Team development, Training, Deliverable Development (Statement of Work, etc.)
• 20% Delivering Presentations at CDW, Vendor, and Industry marketing events.
• 10% Personal Development