Presales Manager

Kaspersky is seeking a Presales Manager to lead presales activities within the territory and support the Sales team in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the Technology Strategy Trusted Advisor for key accounts.
• Help the Sales team drive the Kaspersky Enterprise portfolio by aligning customer priorities with Kaspersky’s strategic capabilities and security vision.
• Conduct PoC and PoV for Kaspersky products and services.
• Deliver product demonstrations to customers and at events.
• Support the Sales team during RFP stages, including technical proposal creation, BOM, and specifications.
• Prepare territory-specific materials for presales activities, such as tailored technical presentations.
• Provide coaching and development to technical teams of Enterprise+ partners to improve their product knowledge, technical skills, and sales capabilities.

Experience, Skills, and Competencies:

• 5+ years of pre-sales experience with leading cybersecurity vendors or distributors. Experience in a start-up environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of customer IT infrastructure in Government, Finance, Telecom, or Retail sectors.
• Understanding of local cybersecurity regulations.
• Familiar with two to three of the following technologies like EDR, NDR, XDR, Threat Intelligence (TI), Security Services, SIEM.
• Experience in administering Windows-based networks.
• Basic knowledge of Linux OS for deployment and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain solutions in business terms.
• Knowledge of the local market landscape, including competitors, partners, and distributors.

Preferred Requirements:

• Good knowledge of Network Cybersecurity Solutions.
• CCNA certification or similar experience.
• Experience in global markets with regional exposure, including Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
• Knowledge of scripting languages.
• Experience with New Wave EDR/XDR vendors or Threat Intelligence vendors.
• Previous roles in System Integrators as a presales specialist or engineer.
• Experience working in a SOC (Security Operations Center).
• CISSP certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Kaspersky product portfolio.
• Willing to travel as required.