We are PXC, the UK’s largest provider of wholesale connectivity. Our vision is to be the UK’s #1 wholesale platform, a one-stop shop provider of connectivity, voice, cloud and security underpinned by the UK’s most robust, secure, resilient and reliable network.
Born from the combination of Virtual1 and TalkTalk’s wholesale services and national network business, we operate across our 3 core sites (Salford, London and Skopje, North Macedonia).
Our mission is clear, to be the UK’s best company to work for and best to work with. We believe this success is driven by the power of our employees. We empower our people to become true experts in their field who embody our values every day: we care; we challenge; we commit.
About the Team:
PXC is pivoting to full fibre connectivity and is committed to take its Partners on the journey, unlocking profitable growth, whilst maximising value across the whole portfolio. As a member of the Pre-Sales Team, you will be at the centre of this transformation.
You will work closely with key stakeholders across the Sales, Commercial, Network and Technology functions to be the design authority on complex network solutions, building technical relationships with customers and working with service management to ensure the right solutions are proposed.
BAU activity for the role includes being the trusted advisor to the customer by acting in a ‘CTO’ capacity for PXC and engaging up to board level within their organisation.
The Pre-Sales consultant will articulate ‘why PXC’ to the customer whilst ensuring operational viability of any proposed solution and supporting our fibre first strategy by transitioning from legacy to future services.
Key Responsibilities:
Some of the key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Responsibility for technical qualification and technical guidance to our partners (Acting as a trusted advisor).
Creation of high-level design documentation for the e2e solution or service.
Accountable for the most effective / efficient e2e solution design and for operationally compliant solutions.
Understands product roadmap and pro-actively designs solutions that align with the future portfolio / TT strategy.
Working with product, network and technology teams to implement the standardisation or productization of new solutions.
What Will Make You Successful in this Role
Must have:
Subject matter / industry expertise with a solid understanding of the competitive landscape and technology evolution.
Knowledge of telecommunications technologies i.e. optical, MPLS networks, access products, voice services and cloud technologies, with demonstrable demonstrating depth in at least one discipline.
Great stakeholder management managing internal and external customers with multiple opinions / requirements.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills.
The ability to prioritise / manage workstack, prepare proposals, present solutions and show resilience when needed.
Desirable:
Have experience of unified comms, managed services and ancillary products such as Wi-Fi, LAN and enhanced monitoring.
Have a continuous improvement mentality.
Be an innovative thinker who can respond quickly in a dynamic environment.
Be a proven team player who wins when the team wins.
Have equivalent industry knowledge and experience with Openreach & Altnet networks and products.
How we look after our employees
Our hybrid working policy offers you flexibility to work from home as well as connecting with your colleagues in one of our accessible and collaborative office spaces
A starting holiday allowance of 25 days* holiday and up to 10 extra days* leave via our holiday purchase scheme
Flex30, an additional 30 hours* of leave every year for you to use how you wish
Free private healthcare for all employees, competitive pension scheme and the opportunity to earn bonus
Free broadband for all employees plus gifts for major life events such as marriages and births
Flexible salary sacrifice scheme including dental, gym plus a huge range of shopping and leisure discounts so you can save even more cash
(* Days and hours are based on a full-time employee’s working pattern and leave is pro-rated for part-time employee)
At PXC, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customer we serve. Being inclusive is part of our DNA; we are all 100% human, and we create a culture where you can truly be yourself.
We’re also not your usual 9-5. We are a dynamic workplace and we want to talk to you about how you like to work.
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What We Do
PlatformX Communications (PXC) is the UK’s leading wholesale provider of innovative solutions for connectivity, voice, cloud and security, underpinned by the UK’s most robust, secure, resilient and reliable network. Born from the combination of Virtual1 and TalkTalk’s wholesale services and national network business, PXC's deep understanding of the wholesale market means we know the right kind of support to offer both businesses and customers alike, and we're ready to take your business to the next level. Fewer barriers. Faster growth. More possibilities.
