Function
PresalesWeâre Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the worldâs innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers â from banks to theme parks Ââ can focus on achieving the incredible with data. Â Â
If youâve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, youâve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate â and wow their customers. Right now, weâre laying the foundation for our next wave of growth.  Weâre looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team â and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.
*Current residency in Seattle or Portland required along with complex data center and and storage presales experienceÂ
The Role
⢠Gathers data on customer business issues, analyses solutions, and employs this information in Hitachi Vantara engagements.
⢠Collaborates with the customer on development of a global growth roadmap.
⢠Uses understanding of customers' business needs and knowledge of industry trends in one or more disciplines (Business Continuity, Tiered Storage, or Storage Management) to build a business case for Hitachi Vantara solutions.
⢠Actively supports company change programs and acts as a role model for solution selling.
What youâll bring
⢠5+ years of experience in a Consulting Presales role in the Storage Industry or in a High-Value Solutions Infrastructure company
⢠5+ years of experience in the Information Technology industry
⢠Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies such as; Server technologies, Virtualization/VMware, Containers, Business Continuity, Data Protection, SAN, LAN/WAN Concepts and Architectures.
⢠Knowledgeable in ESX, vSAN, NSX, vRealize, Kubernetes/Docker/OpenShift desired
⢠Enterprise applications knowledge like ERP, CRM, SAP/Oracle, etc. would be a plus
⢠Track record of success in Business Technology related sales with excellent customer skills
⢠Bachelorâs Degree or equivalent education needed or equivalent years of applicable experience
⢠Ability to develop and deliver well-structured presentations (including whiteboarding) with information appropriate for the desired audience
⢠Personable, Persuasive and Articulate â Able to represent Hitachi Vantara positively to customers, build positive relationships of influence, and ability to communicate well (written and verbally)
⢠Able to work independently and proactively, self-starter able to manage time/tasks effectively.
⢠Valid driver's license required.
Weâre a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. Weâre also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). Weâre always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, youâll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
Weâre proud to say weâre an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
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