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About Us
Founded in 1998, PlanNet21 is a multi-award-winning technology solutions provider headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. We employ over 100 full-time staff across regional offices in Cork, Galway, Belfast, and Edinburgh. Our heritage is rooted in pioneering technical innovation and excellence, serving some of the key customers today.
The Opportunity
We are expanding and looking to hire a Presales Design Consultant based in City West, Dublin. This role offers a chance to work with prestigious clients, enterprise customers, and top-tier networks and infrastructure. You will join a highly skilled team, collaborate with top engineering talent, and have excellent career development opportunities. We encourage continuous learning of new technologies and certifications.
Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with Sales Account Managers to understand customer requirements and develop technical solutions aligned with Aruba, Juniper, or Cisco capabilities.
2. Lead technical presentations, demos, and proof-of-concept sessions with clients.
3. Respond to technical sections of RFPs, RFIs, and proposals.
4. Assist in product positioning and conduct competitive analysis during the sales cycle.
5. Coordinate with vendor teams for solution validation and joint opportunities.
6. Stay updated on industry trends, networking technologies, and partner roadmaps.
7. Act as a bridge between sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and alignment with client expectations.
Requirements
1. 3+ years in presales, solutions engineering, or a technical consultancy role.
2. Strong attention to detail and ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
3. Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VPN, and network security.
4. Experience with network design tools, Visio diagrams, and documentation best practices.
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both technical and commercial.
6. Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including CIOs and IT Managers.
Qualifications
Related degree and vendor networking certifications.
Why Join Us?
At PlanNet21, we hire the best people and foster a supportive environment that challenges and develops you. We offer a structured career path, ongoing training, flexible working, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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