Avaya Solutions Architect in Kenya

Westcon Africa, a part of the Westcon Global group, is a leading value-added distributor of advanced technologies, data centre technologies, enterprise mobility, power and printing solutions.

We are looking to recruit an Avaya Solutions Architect to be based in the Kenya office that is in Nairobi.
Avaya Solutions Architect

The Avaya Solutions Architect will be required to Work as a technical conduit for Regional Sales Managers, Account managers and Partners in Pan Africa in an effort to drive sales revenue.

Duties and Responsibilities

These will include:

• Respond to customer requests for information and proposal. Producing technical presentations, network design, proposal writing, pricing and quoting, and client technical service management by using Avaya tools to create Bills of Material, pricing and proposal writing.
• Developing and implementing solutions for the assigned customer base, in close cooperation with vendor engineering / support, product marketing and operations.
• Working closely with Sales to protect and grow revenue through strategic sales / account planning and solution selling
• Reseller & and Internal company Technical workshops - Liaise with Avaya Business Manager on technical marketing by presenting technical solutions and products to resellers and internal sales
• Execute regional boot camps as assigned by Business Manager
• Execute regional boot camps as assigned by Business Manager

Minimum Job Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related area
• Minimum APDS Avaya certification required, ACSA preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Avaya Pre-sales function
• Extensive experience working in telecommunications, IT or systems integration, supported by previous sales engineering or technical sales consulting experience
• AVAYA presales experience is a must. Implementation and support experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of IT / data / voice / video applications, convergence and IP technologies and security strategies

The candidate must also possess the following Personal Attributes/Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to be very structured, organized, efficient and self-sufficient
• Excellent, business level verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Must be a team-player, with good ability to create and maintain relationships with Avaya sales team and partners
• Approach to work must be flexible and innovative - should constantly strive for improvements, cost efficiencies and with quality in mind

How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than 25th September, 2012.

The Human Resource Manager
Westcon Africa
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@westconafrica.com

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).