IT Managed Services Pre-Sales Architect

  • Global 4 Communications Ltd
  • Horsham, Sussex
  • 18/03/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Cisco

Job Description

IT Managed Services Pre-Sales Architect The Bridge Between Sales & Tech

Location: Horsham, UK (Free onsite parking, short walk from the station)

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Reporting to: Head of IT Solutions

The Pitch:

Are you the technical mastermind who makes sure sales promises actually work in the real world?

At Global 4, "We Love Tech" isn't just a tagline; it's one of our core values. We are a leading technology solutions provider on a mission to tackle our clients' biggest tech hurdles head-on. Right now, we are looking for a highly collaborative Managed Services Pre-Sales Architect to act as the critical link between our commercial sales efforts and our technical execution.

If you love designing robust tech solutions, enjoy being front-facing with clients, and have a passion for coaching sales teams to sell the right tech the first time, we want you on our side.

What You ll Be Doing:

You won't just be sitting behind a desk designing systems; you will be an active, highly visible champion of knowledge across the business. Your impact will include:

  • Architecting the Win: Technically qualifying business opportunities, building commercially aligned proposals, and proactively removing technical blockers during the sales cycle.

  • The Technical Translator: Leading customer meetings (both virtual and face-to-face) to break down complex technical information into clear, compelling business outcomes for stakeholders at all levels.

  • Empowering the Sales Floor: Acting as the technical guardian and educator for the broader sales team identifying training gaps, hosting sessions, and ensuring every solution sold is rock-solid.

  • Cross-Functional Harmony: Collaborating seamlessly with our Engineering and Delivery teams to ensure the solutions you design translate into a flawless customer onboarding experience.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • The Experience: Proven background in technical pre-sales, solution consulting, or sales engineering, ideally within an MSP or IT services provider.

  • The Tech Stack: A deep, hands-on understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, Networking, Security, and Voice/UC solutions.

  • The Business Brain: Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong familiarity with MSP operating models, SLAs, and commercial alignment.

  • Bonus Points for: Vendor certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, Sophos, Cisco) will make your application stand out from the crowd!

Why Global 4? (The Perks)

We are a family-run, Living Wage Foundation employer that believes in rewarding the people who drive our business forward.

  • Financial & Future: Excellent pension scheme, Death in Service benefit, and a £1,000 Refer-a-Friend scheme.

  • Time Off: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus up to 5 extra days based on tenure. Want to adjust your balance? Use our Buy & Sell holiday scheme.

  • Everyday Perks: 50% off Broadband & Utility packages (completely FREE after two years!), free fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and eye care vouchers.

  • Culture & Fun: The legendary "Friday Fridge", company lunches, team-building days, and our Kudos Employee Recognition Scheme (which includes great days out!).

  • Make an Impact: Paid charity leave, numerous charity events throughout the year, and a £250 "Bright Ideas" bonus for bringing game-changing suggestions to the business.

Ready to be the technical driving force behind our sales success?

Apply today and let's transform businesses together.

Global 4 is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.