GCP Presales Consultant

Location: London (Hybrid) / Client Sites in UK / Occasional International Travel

A leading cloud consulting company is seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Technical Presales Consultant to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of Google Cloud solutions, collaborating closely with sales teams to identify client needs, and delivering impactful technical presentations and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise:

  • Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (Compute Engine, Kubernetes, BigQuery, etc.).

  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Expertise in cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, serverless).

  • Experience with DevOps, Agile methodologies, and containerisation.

• Sales Support:

  • Collaborate with teams to identify and qualify opportunities.

  • Lead technical discovery sessions to understand client needs.

  • Develop and deliver technical presentations and whiteboard sessions to showcase GCP solutions.

  • Respond to RFPs/RFQs with tailored technical proposals.

  • Provide technical guidance throughout the sales cycle.

• Solution Design:

  • Design and architect cloud solutions that meet client requirements.

  • Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts.

  • Work with engineering teams to ensure successful solution delivery.

• Market Engagement:

  • Stay updated on Google Cloud and cloud computing trends.

  • Represent the company at industry events.

  • Contribute to thought leadership, including blog posts and white papers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related tech field with a minimum of a 2:1 grade.

• 5+ years in a technical presales, solutions architecture, or consulting role, with commercial experience in delivering cloud-based solutions.

• Strong experience with GCP services.

• Solid understanding of cloud computing architectures.

• Excellent communication and visual presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.

If you’re passionate about Google Cloud and eager to make an impact, apply today!