Solutions Factory Design Specialist

TO NOTE - YOU MUST HAVE, OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR THIS ROLE Locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow Flexible Working: BT have moved to a hybrid working model - you can work from home 2 days per week. This means you'll be at your contractual location 3 days a week. Why Sales and Commercial? In Sales and Commercial, we're building one of the biggest and best sales teams in the country. We've got big ambitions to develop a team that has the right ability and will to win. Central to our ambitions are; Using our unparalleled expertise to bring first class solutions to market and offer a compelling value proposition to our customers that's unmatched by our competitors Developing a highly skilled, highly efficient sales powerhouse through competitive pricing, an optimised channel model and best in class tools Relentless pursuit of a high-performance culture founded on clear career progression and the drive and determination to become the UK's best sales force Why this job matters TO NOTE - YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE/BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE The Solutions Factory Design Specialist provides support for UK field-based sales specialists and account managers by taking ownership of specialist product and solution design, pricing, and ordering. Working with colleagues across BT who manage relationships with public sector organisations, multinationals, and large corporate UK businesses, you will turn broad discussions about desired business outcomes into compelling solution designs that combine BT's diverse product and services portfolio including Voice, Contact Centre Networking, Security, IT Services, Data Centres, and Mobile technologies. You will focus on combining the right mix of BT offerings to deliver competitive and technically sound solutions while maintaining adherence to Public Contracting Regulations. The role offers the opportunity to expand business with existing customers through selling across our portfolio towers and supporting acquisition, while working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across BT to deliver responsive specialist design and solutions pricing that enables account managers to close profitable business. What You'll Be Doing Support deal qualification activity with Sales Specialists and Account Owners, understanding design briefs, tender requirements and business outcomes; assess product suitability, review customer specifications, and engage with suitable BT vendors/partners to secure preferential pricing and deal terms. Design solutions at both high-level (with budgetary pricing) and detailed levels, ensuring compliance with BT design principles and financial guardrails; verify network and service access availability and identify potential delivery challenges. Build comprehensive solution pricing through appropriate pricing tools, Salesforce processes, and governance approvals; create technically appropriate and commercially viable proposals, proposal documentation, and bid text that are ratified with partners and account teams. Develop customer presentations and iterate designs, pricing, and proposal documentation based on feedback; prepare customer order forms and CRFs including eSigning support and assist with handover to delivery and order input into BT systems. Maintain expertise in your assigned technology area by staying current with technology developments, market movements, regulations, and competitive landscape. The Skills You'll Need Requirements Analysis Growth Mindset Risk Management Solution Design Proposal Development Solution Architecture What We Would Like To See On Your CV Experience in a specialist product or technical role, sales engineering, or solution design and/or solution architecture, preferably in the communications or IT Services industry. Bachelor's degree in IT, ICT/Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience in analysing the needs of prospective customers against an existing product set and providing advice on how solutions can be delivered using those products. Demonstrated strength in solution design, solution architecture, proposal development, and requirements analysis. Experience working with one or more industry partners and/or vendors within the telecommunications and IT sectors. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a growth mindset and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business. Benefits Include Up to 10% on target bonus BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10% From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up. Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more. 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues 2 weeks carer's leave World-class training and development opportunities Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes. Flexible working BT have moved to a hybrid working model - you can work from home 2 days per week. This means you'll be at your contractual location 3 days a week. About Us With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1 -2 million business customers internationally. We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society. A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.