Solution Manager - Data Security at WECO Systems International Limited

WECO Systems International Limited is an information and Communications Technology (ICT) company that has been operating in Nigeria for over twenty (20) years. We are a CISCO Tier one Gold partner and our corporate headquarters is in Lagos, with branches in Port-Harcourt and Abuja. Our experience and customer base spans across the Oil and Gas, Banking, Telecommunications, Government and Manufacturing sectors of the economy

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Solution Manager - Data Security

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The Solution Manager- Data Security has the overall responsibility for selling, driving and providing leadership across the Security solutions team.
• Provides Security technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstration and proof of concept.
• Assists the sales team in assessing potential application of company products/ solution to meet customer needs and preparing detailed product/ solution specifications for customer requirements
• Also responsible for evaluating a business and then realizing its full potential, using such tools as marketing, sales, information management and customer service to ultimately achieve/exceed targeted sales for the entire business unit.

The Key Roles are:

• Drive, Sell, Provide and Ensure complete delivery of business aligned Security solutions by partnering with the other Solution Architects, Sales Organization and Professional Services teams.
• Direct accountabilities and responsibilities to support Weco Security business
• Provide Security solutions/technology /product consulting, technical and sales support for all Weco customers/ accounts.
• Perform in-depth and high level technical presentations for customers, partners and prospects.
• Drive the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.
• Actively participate as a security Technical resource in Weco Security business
• Consult with clients and potential clients to determine their technology requirements and ensure business alignment.
• Define and seek approval for pricing & products for the applicable solution areas of Infrastructure Solution Division
• Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer/ prospect contact towards achieving agreed business alignment
• Provides advanced technical sales and solution management leadership while ensuring knowledge transfer and skills development amongst entire team
• Managing, motivating and developing the Level 1 & 2 members of the team
• Adhere and comply with the division practices as a core around PREPARE, PLAN, DESIGN stages of technology lifecycle and engagement model while partnering with Professional Services team to deepen, harness and maximize IMPLEMENT, OPERATE and OPTIMIZE stages.
• To ultimately deepen our Systems Integration practice while sustaining and growing the business.
• Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences etc.

Experience and Qualifications

• A first degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field
• Minimum 8 years of technical sales or pre-sales experience with 6+ years in Security Specialization experience with IDS/IPS, AV, Firewall, Advanced Malware Protection technologies.

Skills/Knowledge:

• In-depth Security knowledge and good understanding of cyber security trends and challenges.
• Good knowledge in both Network security and content Security Solution.
• Knowledge in Routing and Switching and Networking platform design is a plus.
• Competitive knowledge including solution, technology and product offerings.
• Develop an expert understanding of various architectures and ability to perform cross-architectures selling.

Certifications:

• Cisco CCNP Security and CCDP certified
• Minimum Checkpoint CCSP Certified
• An MBA or relevant post graduate degree/professional qualification e.g. CCIE Security will be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of ICT business environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send updated copies of their resume to: [email protected]