Business Consultant in Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Contract: Full time, Permanent

What we're all about… At Agilico we're on a journey to build a better future for our people and planet. We're proud to be the UK's pioneering Circular-First workplace technology business. From supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, implementing a wide range of environmental initiatives, and achieving Net Zero status by 2030, we're dedicated to integrating sustainable practices throughout our operations. We want our actions to cause a ripple effect across our business, our customers, our network and our supply chain. Every action, no matter how small, has the power to create meaningful change. Together, we can amplify our efforts and pave the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

The ideal candidate will provide a professional level of business and process consultancy to aid the sales team in developing and delivering workflow solutions and professional services for Agilico. You will be highly motivated, able to work independently to a high standard and have excellent technical and communication skills to engage with clients at all levels. Sustainability of maintaining multiple projects and producing quality results is essential.

Responsibilities of a Business Consultant:

• Software Solutions & Client Proposals
  • Assist the Sales team by identifying software solutions that may be required by new or existing clients.
  • Prepare and deliver client demonstrations, conduct scoping workshops, as well as recommend, design and propose solutions.
  • Conduct customer workflow audits and collate/compile the corresponding analysis to provide the client with a detailed report on findings.
  • Deliver chargeable professional services implementation to customers.
• Project Planning
  • Ensure smooth running and successful completion of projects, considering deadlines and budgets.
  • Oversee the full implementation of devices and software solutions into client sites by liaising with operational departments within the Company.
  • Create and take responsibility for all project documentation including project plans, deployment plans, project processes and reports.
  • Full responsibility for ‘signing-off’ the delivery of the solution projects.
• Business Development
  • Look for opportunities to develop other areas of the client’s business and liaise with the sales team accordingly.
  • Increase solution sales within the business by assisting the sales team and identifying opportunities in new and existing clients.
  • Provide informal coaching to the sales team on solutions software.
  • Assist with client training needs as and when required.
  • Maintain awareness of the Company’s competitors and their propositions to the market.
• Additional
  • Provide necessary cover for the department and other duties as assigned.
  • Suggest improvements to the Company’s systems, practices & procedures wherever possible.

Experience and Skills of a Business Consultant:

• Knowledge of Print Management Software and/or Print ECM solutions
• Project Management / PRINCE2 / ITIL (essential)
• IT Infrastructure (Operating systems, Networking, Databases, Virtual Technologies)
• Market and industry knowledge
• Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence
• Presentations and report writing skills
• Ability to build excellent relationships with clients
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive and forward thinking
• Ability to upsell

What’s in it for you:

• In return for your hard work we offer a competitive benefits package, to include:
• 23 days holiday rising to 28, plus bank holidays
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Access to corporate discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company bonus scheme