Enterprise Architect, West - Tulsa, United States - Zones

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    Professional ServicesUnited StatesAuburn,WashingtonPortland,OregonSan Francisco,CaliforniaLos Angeles,CaliforniaSeattle,Washington

    Salary:
    USD Annually

    Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain.

    Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services.

    Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done.

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    Zones is a dynamic and innovative technology solutions provider seeking a talented

    Enterprise Architect (EA)

    to join our high-impact

    PreSales

    technical solution team

    for the

    North Central

    Region of the US

    .


    Who you are:
    An Experienced Presales Architect
    :
    You understand what it means to be a true technical advisor and have a highly impactful client presence.

    An Industry Expert:
    Our capabilities and credentials span across our four areas:
    Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, NextGen Networking, and Security.

    A Story-Teller:


    You possess the ability to differentiate between a client's needs versus wants, understanding the 'why' before the 'what', and cross-sell the right combination of products and services that combines our physical supply chain and its related services through a consultative approach.


    A Problem Solver:


    With advanced analytical and solutioning skills, you will ensure that the solution proposed by the Solutions Architect has been designed, estimated, and priced right.

    A Strateg


    ist:


    As an integral player in our growth strategy for 2024 and beyond, the successful candidate will spearhead initiatives, lead with strategic vision, and craft cutting-edge solutions for substantial Professional and Managed Services opportunities.

    "

    Responsibilities:

    Collaboration with Sales Team:
    Work closely with the sales team to

    uncover

    and develop

    product,

    service

    and solutions (

    combination of

    products

    services)

    opportunities.

    The EA will participate, as part of the sales process,

    in the early stages of an opportunity
    The EAs responsibility will be to uncover the clients needs

    and weave a story of what's possible

    to

    provide vision and direction

    for

    what is required today while establishing a path for tomorrow.
    The EA

    must understand how to shape an opportunity

    to include

    offering beyond

    the initial

    requirements to

    include

    offering from other practices.

    Solution Design:
    Leve

    rage the right Solution Architects in o

    ne or more of our four practices to

    perform a detailed Discovery and

    create the right solution

    at the right

    price.
    Ensure the solution developed by the Practice Architect(s)

    meets the requirements captured during your meeting with the client.

    While

    EA is

    not responsible

    to

    develop

    the pro

    posal/SOW/pricing

    calculat

    or

    , the EA is responsible

    for the del

    ive

    rable back to the client.
    Understand the clients' needs and help

    determin

    e

    the price to

    win.
    Stress

    test

    the solution before submitting it to

    the

    client.
    Orches

    trate

    meetings to enable the Practice Solution Architect to present our proposal

    to

    the client and

    ensure that feedback is incorporated

    if we need to

    submit a more refined

    proposal.

    Technical Leadership:
    The EA needs to remain

    on

    the forefront of technology

    and the related services

    .

    Your u

    nderstanding

    of how clients could leverage

    these modern technological advances will be used to guide opportunitie

    s

    .

    Collaboration with Stakeholders:
    The EA must become a Trusted Advisor

    , be a Client Advocate
    The EA must develop

    their own relationship

    s within the supported

    accounts.
    Collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders such as

    Solution Architects, P

    roject

    M

    anagers,

    D

    elivery

    E

    ngineers, and clients to ensure successful implementation

    of our projects.
    Communicate effectively to address concerns, answer queries, and provide ongoing support.
    The EA is intended to be the first in and the last out.

    The EA must own

    our

    opportunities

    from inception to

    the

    final

    closing.

    Qualifications:
    7years of professional experience in

    I

    nformation

    T

    echnology

    P

    re

    S

    ales or

    S

    olution

    A

    rchitecture with leading Technology Consulting firms.

    Experience and knowledge should be deep in one or more of the four practices we focus on, with working knowledge in the remaining practice

    areas.
    Proven track record in managing multi-

    million-dollar

    deals spanning

    Products,

    Professional Services

    ,

    and Managed Services.
    A

    bility to articulate solutions persuasively in written responses, solution presentations, and oral presentations to clients.
    Deep understanding of

    services

    cost and price benchmarks.
    Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
    Experience working collaboratively in a globally distributed team.
    Qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $180,000 - $250,000, this role is bonus eligible.
    Join us at Zones and be a key player in shaping the future of

    our

    technology solutions, driving services revenue growth, enhancing client satisfaction, and contributing to the realization of ambitious revenue targets. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to architect success on a grand scale.
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    Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

    While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team.

    Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, paid time off, and much more.

    And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or

    on the basis of

    disability.


    At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture.

    If you're interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you

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