"Principal Sales Engineer Infrastructure/Cloud- Chicago, IL"

"**Principal Sales Engineer Infrastructure/Cloud - Chicago, IL****Preferred Qualifications****Principal Sales Engineer Infrastructure/Cloud****LOCATION: CHICAGO****TRAVEL: 25%****NOTE: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time. No candidates requiring visa sponsorship will be considered.****Detailed Description and Job Requirements**Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying technology to clients business. Facilitation of customer product and solution understanding through presentations. Provides support throughout the sale cycle.The sales consultant supports sales of Oracle Hardware and Engineered systems (H/W & S/W appliances) for private, hybrid and public deployment models to local customers. The following technologies and skills are critical: Server & Storage Hardware knowledge, Oracle DBMS/ RAC, and Data Warehouse. Knowledge of Oracle Business applications (EBS, PST, Siebel, etc.) and technologies (WebLogic, Java Virtual Machine, Linux) is very useful.Five years of experience in Private/Public and Hybrid Cloud technology, Big Data and/or Infrastructure management and design is desired, either in a pre-sales capacity or as an Architect or equivalent.As a Principal Sales Engineer you will be responsible for formulating and leading presales technical support for prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction. Acts as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced Sales Engineers. Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions. Develops productivity tools and training for other Sales Engineers. Develops and delivers outstanding Oracle presentations. Leads any and all aspects of the technical sales process. Advises internal and external clients on overall architect solutions.Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 3 years vendor (sales and marketing) experience. 7 years business experience with relevant computer applications or database/tools. Ability to implement the most advanced product features. Thorough knowledge of system and application design. In depth knowledge of competitors. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication. Ability to travel as needed. A/BS degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable.**_At Oracle, we dont just value differenceswe celebrate them. Were committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people work together. We believe innovation starts with diversity and inclusion._****https://www.oracle.com/corporate/careers/culture/diversity.html****Detailed Description and Job Requirements**Provides direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of customer product/application understanding through presentations demonstrations and benchmarks; provision of support throughout the sell.As a Principal Sales Consultant you will be responsible as the expert for formulating and leading presales technical / functional support activity to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction. Acts as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced Sales Consultants. Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions. Develops productivity tools and training for other Sales Consultants. Develops and delivers outstanding Oracle presentations and demonstrations. Leads any and all aspects of the technical sales process. Advises internal and external clients on overall architect solutions.Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 3 years vendor (sales and marketing) experience. 7 years business experience with relevant computer applications or database/tools. Ability to implement the most advanced product features. Thorough knowledge of system and application design. In depth knowledge of competitors. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication. Ability to travel as needed. A/BS degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable.**Oracle is an Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.****Job:** Pre Sales**Location:** US-Illinois**Job Type:** Regular Employee Hire**Organization:** Oracle"