IN BRIEF
- COMPANY: E4 Computer Engineering Deutschland (E4 EMEA group)
- MARKET SECTOR: High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- ROLE: Technical Pre-Sales Specialist (future Team Leader)
- REPORTING TO: EMEA Pre-Sales Manager (Italy)
- JOB LOCATION: Smart working + travel as needed (Munich, Germany, Italy)
- ENGAGEMENT: Immediate recruitment (either permanent or 2-year contract to be transformed to permanent)
- REMUNERATION: Excellent level + car allowance
- ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: German and English language, Linux, HPC, technical offers and tenders
THE COMPANY
E4 Computer Engineering SPA was established in Scandiano (Italy) in 2002 to develop and produce hi-tech solutions (Cluster High-Performance Computing, Cloud, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) for the Academy and Enterprise markets. E4 collaborates with international research centres (Cineca, CERN, ECMWF, LEONARDO) on major HPC and AI projects (EuroHPC JU EPI, EUPEX, Horizon Europe, ECMWF) and explores future scenarios to find practical and innovative solutions for complex computational requirements and new application environments, anticipating technological change and providing reliable solutions in sophisticated contexts. E4 has EMEA revenues of €18M (and growing) with 50+ employees and is starting up (2021) in Germany (Munich) with an expanding team
OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE
As part of its expansion program, E4 Deutschland is looking for a Technical Pre-Sales Specialist (future Team Leader) who will be responsible for technical-economic qualification of sales opportunities, management and verification of compliance with the technical requirements of tenders, organisation and delivery of POCs and demos to customers, relationship with vendors/partners for technical updates
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
This is a new position. The ideal candidate will be fluent in German (native speaker or equivalent) and English, and have strong Linux/HPC technical skills and pre-sales expertise The ideal candidate will be able to take on the future role of Team Leader following the planned team expansion
REPORTING LINE AND LOCATION
The position will report to the EMEA Pre-Sales Manager (Italy) and will operate primarily on a smart working basis, and be present in the company offices (Munich & Italy) and at customer sites as required
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full tecnhnical knowledge of the products portfolio with acquisition of certifications
- Technical-economic qualification of sales opportunities
- Management and verification of compliance with the technical requirements of tenders: checking technical/product specifications, identifying systems that best meet customer’s requirements
- Technical configurations for new opportunities
- Organisation and delivery of POCs (Proof of Concept) and solution demos for customers (Germany and DACH region)
- Drafting of technical reports accompanying the commercial offer
- Relationship with vendors and partners for technical updates
- Participation in the presentation and study of new vendors
SKILL AND REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in science/technology subjects (or equivalent skills)
- Fluency in German (native speaker or equivalent) and English. Knowledge of Italian will be considered a plus
- Technical expertise: implementation and management of Linux and HPC systems, handling technical offers and tenders
- Some of the following skills (listed in descending order of importance):
- Linux, Unix
- HPC (hardware, software)
- Cloud
- Networking
- Parallel file systems, Storage subsystems
WINNING FEATURES
- This role is 100% Technical HPC Pre-Sales and requires specific technical attributes and a passion for the job and for contact with customers
- Ability to operate in an international environment
- Willingness to meet challenges, specialise, build skills and capabilities, aptitude for continuous improvement
- A practical and result-oriented approach, ability to work for objectives
- Relational skills, team working, flexibility, effective communication
THE COMPANY OFFERS
- Opportunity to work in an international context and on high-level products & projects, continually raising level of skills
- Opportunity to join an important, innovative company of significant and growing size
- Immediate recruitment (either permanent or 2-year contract to be transformed to permanent)
- Excellent salary package + car allowance
- Continuous training (with acquisition of technical certificates) and mentoring
- Career opportunity (future Team Leader)
TO FOLLOW UP
- The search and selection are carried out directly by the company (with the support of PBS for digital marketing and communication). All candidacies will be carefully examined
- Please reply via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3281493470/), attaching your CV, ideally in English; Much of the selection process will be conducted in English language
- The most promising candidates will be contacted within 48 hours
