Production Print Pre-Sales Analyst - West Region

Responsible for providing expert technical advice, consulting to sales teams and customers in design and implementation of complex and enterprise Production Hardware, solutions, and professional services. Provide technical support in sales presentations, customer training, and the delivery of professional services as well as produce customer samples.

• Collaborates with the sales team on the evaluation of prospective customers, account strategy, and possible enterprise printing application solutions; and then participates in sales calls.
• Participates in on-site visits to customers for meetings, surveys and inspections.
• Meets with customer IT staff as a technical advisor.
• Collaborates on RFP responses and provides on-going project management support on large, complex, diverse and challenging solution architecture and implementation.
• Responsible for conducting customer training classes and providing installation and integration direction of advanced Color Solutions. In addition, will participate in the preparation of large, high-value sales proposals, ensuring configurations are complete and accurate.
• Interfaces with the sales team as a technical advisor during sales cycle of software workflow solutions through professional services.
• Trains customers on all products using Professional Services, not product training.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is required, plus 5 years of related experience.
• Relevant business experience relating to printing pre-sales and post-sales support in production environments
• Understands and is comfortable using the Adobe Creative Suite product, Quark Xpress and/or other standard Color composition and management tools and respective file formats (JPEG, TIFF. EPS, PDF).
• Extensive travel may be required, up to 70% travel with overnight stays (valid drivers' license and acceptable driving record necessary). Certain minimum auto insurance coverages are required.
• Enterprise Specific: In-depth knowledge of network topologies and design, which includes basic implementations skill of Production Solutions Portfolio
• Production Specific: Color management professional and EFI certification and an in-depth understanding of color profiling systems, screening sets, color calibration, and ICC profiles, as well as an understanding of black and white production printing and the associated data streams and data conversion software products.
• An understanding of complex systems solutions, integration and networking in Windows, UNIX, and Macintosh environments

ABOUT US: Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)

Markets office technology products and solutions that help businesses to boost productivity, streamline workflow and reduce costs. SIICA is comprised of two separate sales channels: Sharp Business Systems (direct sales division) and channel sales which represents all resellers and distributors that market Sharp products and solutions for businesses in the US and in Latin America through SIICA’s Latin America Group (LAG). 

Compensation for this position

The compensation range for this role is $55,275- $112,700. The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program-specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Employee perks 

• Flexible hybrid work schedules.
• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support.  Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Rewarding and wholistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority/female/disability/veteran

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