Cloud AI Solutions Technical Consultant

The Technical Centre of Excellence (TCoE) is the technical pre-sales and enablement team for channel partners and Managed Services customers, covering all areas of Microsoft 365 Cloud products/services. The team provides technical demos, workshops and training across all M365 products (i.e. Email, Office, SharePoint, OneDrive etc), Copilot, Security, Azure and Business Applications.

The Cloud AI Solutions Technical Consultant will be the SME for Microsoft Copilot and responsible for driving engagement to key partners with an aim to accelerate AI solutions to end-customers. This will be driven through a variety of enablement sessions - technological overviews, tailored deployment scoping, readiness and adoption workshops, and business events.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide technical enablement and pre-sales assistance across all teams within Westcoast Cloud.
• Work closely with customers through Microsoft solution engagements to understand their business goals, challenges, and requirements, and provide strategic guidance and best practices on how to leverage Copilot and M365 to achieve them.
• Conduct workshops, assessments, and demos to highlight the value and capabilities of Copilot and M365 services and help clients envision their future state.
• Collaborate with the sales teams and provide technical leadership, in customer meetings and/or during pre-sales engagements.
• Keep yourself updated on the newest trends, features, and advancements in AI, Copilot, and M365. Share your expertise and perspectives with both the team and the wider organisation.
• Have confidence in serving as a trusted advisor to our partners, ensuring their needs are met and effectively selling through a consultative approach that highlights the benefits of Microsoft Copilot and a cloud-first strategy. Monitor emails and respond back to partners using your in-depth knowledge and conduct thorough research in relation to the solution area.
• Assist in additional duties outside of the primary scope of responsibilities, including cross functional projects, internal team support, and any ad-hoc tasks to contribute to the overall success of the team and organisation

Do you have experience in SharePoint?, To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:

• Experience of delivering enablement on Copilot, M365 and/or Business Applications, non-Microsoft products. Good working experience of supporting Modern Workplace users.
• Knowledge of Security Tools and Infrastructure (Microsoft Defender, Intune, etc) as well as security principles.
• Strong understanding of AI and Microsoft Copilot tools and concepts (including Copilot Studio)
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial value (quantifying ROI)
• Willing to learn and co-operate as part of a team, and maintain/drive robust technical standards
• Good communication, literacy and organisational skills. Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both, technical and non-technical audiences.
• A logical approach to influence technology strategies and decisions with a high-level of expertise and knowledge
• Able to follow existing processes and assist in designing new ones. Show initiative in finding improvements.

Ideally, you will have Microsoft Certifications (MS-102, AZ-104, SC-900, AI-900, PL-900, PL-600) or be working towards these.

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.

• Growth Opportunities: We offer training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether it's funded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications, we've got you covered.

• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, employee referral bonuses, perks and discounts. (Theale only - New fully equipped gym available 24/7).

• Wellbeing Support: Access to Westcoast Wellbeing services including mental health counselling, virtual GP services, physiotherapy, life insurance, eye care schemes, and more.

• Community & Connection: Our teams enjoy social and charitable events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Westcoast Ltd established in 1984, the Westcoast Group remains privately held with its distributor arm, Westcoast Limited, distributing leading IT brands such as HP, HPE, Microsoft, Lenovo, Apple, and many others to a broad range of resellers, retailers and office product dealers in the UK and beyond. Westcoast Limited has grown to become the number one UK distributor for many of our vendors and customers. The Westcoast Group employs more than 1,600 people across a number of locations in the UK, Ireland and Europe. Our revenues have seen a sharp increase in recent years reaching £3.5 billion in 2020. We are consistently ranked in the Sunday Times Top Track of the 100 Largest Privately-owned UK Companies, and are now the largest privately-held business in the Thames Valley region Westcoast Cloud are one of the UK and Ireland's leading indirect cloud distributors specialising in managed cloud services and solutions. We have grown from 5 to more than 70 staff and we currently provide this service to partners and hold large market share across all indirect distributors in each of the Microsoft service pillars (Modern Workplace (Office 365), Intelligent Cloud (Azure) and Power Platform (Dynamics). This position is offered on a hybrid basis, working three days per week from our modern offices in Theale, Reading (near M4 Junction 12), which feature ample parking and are conveniently located near Theale Train Station.