Oracle Solutions Architect

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 currently looking to recruit an Oracle Solutions Architect and an Inside Sales Account Manager to join the great team based in the Kenya office located in Nairobi.

Oracle Solutions Architect

The Oracle Solutions Architect will work as a technical conduit for Regional Sales Managers and Account managers in an effort to drive sales revenue.

Duties and responsibilities

• Respond to customer requests for information (RFI) and proposal (RFP) using Oracle tools to create Bills of Material (BOM).
• Liaise with Oracle Business Manager on technical marketing by presenting technical solutions and products to resellers. (Reseller Technical workshops)
• Execute regional boot camps as assigned by the Business Manager to help Certify resellers as per Vendor MBOs
• Maintain technical Oracle certifications as assigned to by the Oracle Business Manager

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

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Degree
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Oracle Hardware Pre-sales function or similar
• Oracle Pre-Sales training on Systems and storage to certification level

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

• Ability to be very structured, organized, efficient and self-sufficient
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Must be a team-player, with good ability to create and maintain relationships with Oracle sales team
• 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).