Cognos Presales Specialist

New Sourcing International (NSI)
Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP709-957 		New Sourcing International (NSI)

The Role


The Role

One of my clients is looking for a Business Analytics Presales Specialist to join their team in Dubai. Ideal candidate should have an indepth technical knowledge of Cognos and assist the Software Sales team in driving the business analytics business across the region.

Responsibilities:

· Provide technical sales support to Software sales and disseminate product information.

· Execute Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for qualified opportunities.

· Disseminate Product information and provide Product competitive support to the firms branches and third party channels.

· Work closely with the Software sales team to prepare winning customer proposals and conduct customer presentations/demonstrations, road shows and special events;

· Participate in second level product technical pre-sales activities for Business Analytics (IBM Cognos, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Infosphere).

· Provide technical assistance to the Software Sales team in the generation of strategic bids.

· Configure Software licences against customer requirements.

· Co-ordinate for developing the scopes of work and costs for implementation services for Business Analytics (IBM Cognos, SPSS, Infosphere) against specific customer requirements.

Requirements


Requirements

· Degree (BSc or diploma) in Engineering, Business Information or any other relevant field is a must.

· 5+ years of experience in the IT Industry is a must.

· 3+ years of experience as Technical Sales Specialist in IBM, IBM Business Partner.

· Good knowledge of IBM Analytics such as such Algo, Cognos, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and Open Pages is a must.

· Local market knowledge is a plus.

About the Company


About the Company

New Sourcing International (NSI) is a leading international group specializing in talent acquisition services around the globe. Since our introduction in 1999 we have grown extensively and now have thriving operations globally enjoying success through a network of cities worldwide with clients ranging from SME's to large corporate companies.

Our local offices boast a wealth of regional expertise with consultants whom understand the complexities and cultural sensitivities of each region. We have created a new concept of providing niche specialist recruitment solutions tailored to the needs of specific markets, regions and industries.

NSI is managed by leading industry professionals with diverse domain and location exposure in across various continents. We have a wide selection of databases and tools at our disposal that enable us to gain access to passive as well as active candidates.

We have a growing business presence in countries including Australia, North America, Africa, UK and the UAE. NSI has been providing talent management and recruitment services to a variety of industries for over 11 years. Our portfolio contains a range of offerings starting from recruitment, executive search, head hunting, outsourcing, contract staffing, and project recruitment.
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