At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead customer sessions and design innovative AI solutions using Microsoft technologies.
- Company: Join ANS, a leader in cloud and digital services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private health insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with clear career progression and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape AI transformation for top organisations and work with cutting-edge tech.
- Qualifications: Experience in presales or solution architecture with strong Microsoft Power Platform knowledge.
At ANS, we're helping organisations unlock the power of Microsoft technologies to transform how they work. As demand for AI and automation continues to accelerate, we're looking for an experienced AI Business Applications Presales Solution Architect to join our growing Copilot + Power Platform Practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about AI, business applications, and helping customers solve real-world challenges through Microsoft's modern technology stack.
You'll work alongside our sales teams, customers, partners, and Microsoft to design innovative AI and low-code solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. From executive workshops and discovery sessions through to solution design and demonstrations, you'll play a pivotal role in winning new business and shaping customer transformation journeys.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading customer discovery sessions to understand business challenges, goals, and opportunities.
- Designing innovative solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365 and wider Business Applications technologies.
- Supporting the sales process through solution architecture, presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and proof of concepts.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them understand the value and potential of AI-powered business transformation.
- Working closely with Account Managers, New Business Sales teams, Microsoft, and strategic partners to identify and develop opportunities.
- Translating technical capabilities into clear business benefits for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Supporting proposal creation, bid responses, and customer-facing solution documentation.
- Staying up to date with emerging Microsoft technologies, particularly within AI, Copilot, Power Platform, and the Business Applications ecosystem.
What We're Looking For
- You'll be a consultative, commercially minded solution architect who enjoys working directly with customers and helping organisations embrace innovation.
- Essential Experience
- Strong experience in a Presales, Solution Architect, Consultant, or Technical Sales role.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and Business Applications technologies.
- Experience designing solutions that solve real business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
- Ability to confidently engage with both technical and business audiences.
- Experience working alongside sales teams to develop and win opportunities.
- Passion for AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
- Bonus Points For
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot technologies.
- Dynamics 365 knowledge and implementation experience.
- Microsoft certifications across Power Platform, Business Applications, Azure AI, or Copilot.
- Experience delivering workshops, proof of concepts, and executive-level demonstrations.
Why ANS?
At ANS, we're on a mission to make the world's best cloud and digital services available to every organisation. You'll join a business that's passionate about innovation, invests heavily in its people, and works at the forefront of Microsoft's AI ecosystem.
In return, you'll get:
- The opportunity to shape AI transformation for leading organisations.
- Access to cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and programmes.
- Ongoing learning, development, and certification opportunities.
- A collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas are valued.
- Clear career progression within one of Microsoft's leading partners.
- Flexible and remote working options.
If you're excited by the potential of AI, passionate about Microsoft technologies, and enjoy helping customers solve complex business challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help organisations unlock what's possible with Copilot, Power Platform and AI.
Company Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more days.
- Your birthday off, and an extra celebration day for whatever you want!
- 5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married.
- 5 volunteer days.
- Private health insurance.
- Pension contribution match and 4 x life assurance.
- Flexible working and work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year (some exceptions).
- Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay.
- Company social events.
- Electric car scheme.
- 12 days of personal growth development time.
ANS are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and anyone applying for a role at our organisation can be assured that their application will be treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation.
Pre-Sales Solution Architect - AI in Manchester employer: ANS Group Limited
At ANS, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment where every employee can thrive. As a Project Manager, you'll benefit from our commitment to personal development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture that values openness and innovation. With generous holiday allowances, health benefits, and opportunities for growth, ANS is the perfect place to advance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
