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The Technology Solutions Senior Associate’s primary role is generating quotes for hardware and software product sales opportunities for RSM’s Technology clients with large-scale ($100M or higher), multi-location/geography and/or international needs. The opportunities will come from internal Consultants, sales staff and directly from the client. Product knowledge and overall understanding of IT is required. This role will ensure quoted products will meet client requirements and work properly in the client's environment. They will ensure timely completion of duties and quality of quotes. Work with team to ensure knowledge transfer and cross-training. Work with vendors to maintain and develop relationships, and learn about all potential pricing options and special promotions to ensure the best pricing.

 

Essential Duties

Quoting duties may include but are not limited to:

• Develop a thorough knowledge of computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networks and operating systems.
• Design updated and efficient computer systems and networks to optimize the role of technology on business sustainability.
• Translate requirements created by functional consultant into the architecture for that solution and describing it through architecture and design artifacts.
• Provide technical expertise on complex configurations for integrated solution requirements.
• Create client facing product quotes for opportunities identified.
• Research product pricing.
• Ensure all products defined in architected solution are compatible technically, can communicate on a collaborated platform with Operating System and system language.
• Technical product and solutions resource for functional consultants and Technology Solutions Associates.
• Certify new solutions to ensure technical standards.
• Research product availability and define technical requirements for alternative products when needed.
• Troubleshoot product compliance for IT projects.
• Review feedback from clients and consultants in order to access possible improvements to existing products and also the need for new products.
• Provide input, creative solutions and ideas to the management team and IT consultants on product offerings.
• Train team members.
• Streamline and improve processes.

 

Relationship Management duties may include but are not limited to:

• Develop vendor relationships and learn pricing programs.
• Negotiate competitive pricing to register opportunities with vendors.
• Develop strong product knowledge as well as obtain product certifications when required.
• Maintain Manufacturers technical certifications for design architecture.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of computers and computer systems
• Ability to work within a team atmosphere
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 4-6 years of technology experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Technology
• Technical certifications

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $69,800 - $115,500