At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead presales efforts, craft solutions, and guide clients to success with Infor M3.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Columbus, known for innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Work-life balance, casual dress code, and a vibrant office culture await you.
- Why this job: Make an impact by helping clients transform their businesses with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in presales or consulting, with expertise in Infor M3 ERP.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required
Salary: Negotiable (We aim to improve your current package)
Bonus: Yes
Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service)
Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional Health Cashback Plan
Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)
Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)
Responsibilities
- Working closely with sales representatives to define opportunity‑specific strategies and guide customers toward customised solutions and projects
- Lead discovery meetings, pitch solutions, and participate in road mapping discussions to position Columbus as the customer’s trusted advisor
- Respond to RFx requests, scope solutions, craft messaging, and prepare impactful customer‑facing presentations
- Take charge of opportunities alongside sales reps, coordinating with consultants and specialists to deliver cohesive and effective solutions
- Develop a speciality in industries, products, or methodologies to provide specialised presales efforts and deliver compelling demos of the Infor M3 Cloud Suites and other solutions
- Contribute to the development of services, participate in training initiatives, and enhance ways of working by updating templates, evaluating processes, and supporting organisational improvements
- Help customers and colleagues with a strong start to projects, transitioning from the presales phase and into the project, to ensure a safe pair of hands until the main project is well underway
Travel and Hybrid Working
We have an environment that gives you the flexibility to achieve an effective work‑life balance for you and your family, whether you want to work from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK. We continue to offer our customers onsite consultancy time if requested, so flexibility around travel and overnight stays is expected, dependent on the project requirements. On‑site time is planned ahead of time, within 2‑week blocks, so you know well in advance where you will be working. We encourage those in customer‑facing roles to aim to come into the office at least once a month, and also team meetings and client meetings; however, you can work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo office regularly if you prefer, whichever suits you.
About You (The Essentials)
- Experienced in a similar commercial presale or consultant role.
- Significant experience working with the Infor M3 ERP or Infor Cloud Suites.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience.
- Experience of working in a partner environment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
- Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve.
- Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues.
- Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.
What we can offer
- 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)
- Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy
- Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
- Modern Airconditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)
- Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in‑house
- Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm)
- Casual Dress Code in our Offices
- Personal Pension Plan
- Life Assurance x4 Salary
- Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
- £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals
- Flexi‑phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)
- Plus many many more (check out our careers pages for details)
Employee Wellbeing Program
- Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s)
- Vitality Medical Insurance
- Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines)
- Mental health first aiders
- Virtual suggestion boxes
We provide equal opportunities for all, ensuring a level playing field for every candidate. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without respect to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected status.
Infor M3 Senior Solutions Architect in Reading employer: Columbus Erp
Columbus is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible work environment that balances home-based and on-site consultancy. With generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave, enhanced maternity pay, and access to free training courses, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while enjoying a vibrant work culture that includes casual dress codes and social perks like free barista coffee and after-work drinks. The company's commitment to diversity and equal opportunities further enhances its appeal as a workplace where every individual can thrive.
