Engineering · Full-time
Recruitment agency · GAP Recruitment ServicesSolutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) - French Speaking
Employer not disclosed by agency
NairobiMid level · Not statedCloses Friday, 6 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 2 Nov 2026
About this role
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Role overview
A company in Nairobi is hiring a full-time Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) who is fluent in French to serve the Francophone market. This role suits someone with a technical background in IT or engineering and experience in pre-sales or solutions engineering. The position involves working closely with sales teams to create and present technical solutions that meet customer needs.
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What you will do
- Translate customer technology requirements into practical and commercially viable solutions.
- Conduct technical discovery sessions to understand customer environments and challenges.
- Develop detailed technical proposals, solution specifications, and respond to tenders.
- Lead technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities.
- Support sales teams throughout the sales cycle to improve deal conversion.
- Collaborate with implementation teams to ensure solution feasibility and provide technical documentation.
- Stay updated on new technologies and industry trends to enhance solution offerings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Presales Engineering, Technical Sales Engineering, Systems Engineering or related ICT roles.
- Experience translating customer requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, responding to tenders, and specifying solutions.
- Experience conducting customer-facing technical presentations and product demonstrations.
- Experience working alongside sales teams in a commercial environment.
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, hardware, software, and enterprise technology.
- Ability to evaluate technical requirements and recommend suitable products and configurations.
- Fluency in French is mandatory.
Benefits
The gross salary is 120,000 (currency not specified).
How to apply
Submit your CV through the employer's official contact by Friday, 6 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.