Pre-Sales Solution Engineer

About AvePoint:   Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments.

AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.  At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future.

Unleash the power of you!  About the Role:  As a Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales), you will serve as the key technical resource throughout the sales lifecycle, whether supporting direct sales or channel partnerships. In this hybrid role, you will work in close collaboration with account managers, partners, and distribution teams to provide consultative support, technical presentations, and tailored solutions to both prospective and existing customers.

You’ll leverage your technical expertise and communication skills to demonstrate the value of AvePoint’s offerings, help close deals, and drive adoption. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment and enjoys working with both customers and partners to solve complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Present and demonstrate AvePoint’s product offerings to customers, partners, and distributors, aligning solutions with their business objectives – both remotely and on-site Lead solution discovery, solution overview, and technical deep dive sessions with customers and partners Build tailored proof-of-concept environments to showcase product capabilities Guide customers and partners through the evaluation and decision-making process Respond to RFIs and RFPs with compelling and technically sound proposals that highlight ROI Share market and product insights with internal sales, partners, and technical teams Help sales and partner teams understand customer organizations and align AvePoint solutions to their goals Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders to support long-term solution adoption Co-develop buying visions with customers and partners that highlight how AvePoint can increase agility and reduce costs Support AvePoint marketing and partner events, such as workshops, webinars, tradeshows, and customized training sessions Provide technical enablement to partners and internal teams Take ownership of the technical sales cycle and contribute to opportunity closure   The Ideal Candidate Has: BA/BS degree (Computer Science, Technology, or Engineering preferred) or 5+ years of relevant work experience 3+ years in pre-sales or technical consulting roles (direct) Confident, engaging presentation and communication skills Fluent in Dutch and English, any other language is a plus A self-starter mentality with a strong ability to learn and adapt quickly Strong analytical skills with the ability to align technical value to business needs Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer- and partner-first mindset Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment A proactive attitude and openness to thrive in a fast-changing tech landscape   Technical Skills and Qualifications Microsoft 365 Focus: Experience with Microsoft 365 delivery concepts and SharePoint Online technologies Proficient in Microsoft Azure and Entra technologies, especially Microsoft Entra ID, workload identity management, and permissions management Working knowledge of core IT protocols and services: TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory, SMTP, DHCP Understanding of backup, migration, adoption, and governance strategies Strong knowledge of SharePoint architecture and hybrid vs. online deployments Familiarity with broader cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud   Google Workspace Focus (Nice to Have): Experience with Google Workspace delivery and secure-by-design architecture Understanding of Google Workspace administration and configuration Broader experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Azure, Exchange, and Entra ID is a plus   Benefits we offer:  Competitive market-based compensation Work-life balance through a hybrid working model Career progression and internal mobility opportunities EUR 1.000,00/Year towards our Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Corporate Donation Matching Program Company sponsored events / regular team building events Access to AvePoint holidays! ... and much more!    AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

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AvePoint is a technology company specializing in Microsoft Cloud solutions, empowering organizations to migrate, manage, and protect their data in the cloud. With a focus on enhancing collaboration and productivity, AvePoint offers a range of innovative tools and services designed to streamline cloud operations and drive digital transformation for businesses worldwide.