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Senior Presales Consultant

Profile Software · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Profile Software's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Run workshops and product demos to show big banks and companies how our software can manage their cash, and help the sales team win deals with them around the world.
Who you'd sell to
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Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 52 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Job Summary: As a Senior Presales Consultant, you will support our continued international growth and contribute to complex enterprise sales opportunities within the Treasury sector. Acting as a trusted advisor to prospective clients, the successful candidate will combine strong business understanding, solution consulting expertise and technical awareness to translate customer needs into compelling, value-driven software solutions.Working closely with Sales, Product Management, Professional Services and Delivery teams, you will take ownership of the solution narrative throughout the presales lifecycle, from discovery and qualification to demonstrations, proposals, workshops and handover to implementation. What You Will Do - Lead discovery sessions and stakeholder workshops to understand business objectives, operational challenges, functional requirements and technical constraints. - Translate customer needs into tailored solution propositions, high-level designs, use cases and clear business value narratives. - Prepare and deliver engaging product presentations, demonstrations, solution walkthroughs and executive-level briefings for business and technical audiences. - Support the end-to-end sales cycle, including opportunity qualification, solution scoping, proposal development, RFI/RFP responses, proof-of-concept activities and commercial discussions. - Coordinate input from Sales, Product, Delivery, Information Security, Legal and other subject-matter experts to produce accurate, consistent and competitive responses. - Assess solution fit and implementation feasibility, identifying assumptions, dependencies, risks, integration considerations and required third-party components. - Build trusted relationships with prospective clients and position Profile Software as a strategic technology partner. - Partner with Account Executives to develop deal strategies, address objections and strengthen the business and technical case for the proposed solution. - Support presales activities related to Treasury Management solutions, including cash management, liquidity management, treasury operations, payments, financial risk management and related banking processes. - Maintain deep knowledge of Profile Software solutions, product roadmaps, deployment models and relevant market developments across banking, treasury, investment management and financial technology. - Capture market and client feedback and collaborate with Product teams to support product positioning and future enhancements. - Contribute to reusable presales assets, including demo scenarios, proposal content, solution documentation, presentations and best-practice material. - Ensure a structured handover of the agreed solution scope and commitments to Delivery and implementation teams. Requirements What you will need to have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. A postgraduate degree will be considered an asset. At least 8 years of relevant experience in presales, solution consulting, business consulting, product consulting or enterprise software delivery, preferably within the Banking, Treasury, Investment Management, Wealth & Asset Management, Financial Services or FinTech industries. Proven experience supporting complex B2B enterprise software sales cycles and engaging with both senior business stakeholders and technical teams. Demonstrated ability to run discovery workshops, analyse requirements and convert them into structured solution proposals and compelling presentations. Hands-on experience with software demonstrations, RFI/RFP responses, solution scoping and proof-of-concept activities. Good understanding of enterprise software architectures, APIs and integrations, data flows, cloud or SaaS deployment models, security principles and implementation considerations. Knowledge of banking, treasury management, cash management, liquidity management, lending, payments, digital banking, investment management or related financial services domains will be considered a strong asset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages will be considered an advantage. Availability for business travel when required. Fulfilled military obligations, where applicable. Skills and Competences · Strong consultative approach and the ability to uncover the business drivers behind customer requirements. · Excellent presentation, storytelling and stakeholder management skills. · Commercial awareness and the ability to articulate measurable business value. · Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving and attention to detail. · Ability to simplify complex business and technical concepts for different audiences. · Confidence in managing multiple opportunities and priorities in a fast-paced, international environment. · Collaborative mindset, ownership and a strong customer focus. · Fulfilled military obligations, where applicable. Benefits What we offer · Competitive remuneration package. · Private medical and life insurance. · Meal vouchers / Ticket restaurant card. · Training and development opportunities within a market-leading, fast-growing organization. · Exposure to a multinational environment and global teams. · A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation and growth. If you want to be part of one of the top leading software firms in the FinTech industry internationally, we want to hear from you! We are an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. By submitting your CV, you accept the content of our Privacy Policy, and consent to the processing of your data as part of this application.
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