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Solutions Consultant - Apparel / Footwear, New York

Overall Accountability and Job Summary

Provides customers and sales personnel with advanced technical product advice and demo support during pre-sales discussions focused on the Apparel/Footwear/Fashion industries. The ideal candidate has experience working within the industry as Pre Merchandising, Production, Design, and or Sourcing Manager. Business Analysts and technical candidates with PDM, PLM or CAD implementation experience seeking a more product oriented role in a product company should consider this opportunity. Experience in the Apparel & Footwear industry and experience implementing software and business processes in past jobs are both highly valued. This is a highly senior level position typically requiring a minimum of 7 years of experience in management positions within the apparel or footwear industry. Requires a minimum of BS or BFA Degree. Candidates must be technically savvy and comfortable working with software applications and working with clients and sales. This is a great opportunity for an individual with product development expertise looking to launch a software career

  • Provides customers and sales personnel with advanced technical product support during pre-sales discussions.
  • Prepares and presents demonstrations and applications of Zweave’s product suites.
  • Works closely with customers and sales personnel to resolve complex issues associated with pre-sales activities.
  • Participates in meetings with customer's technical personnel and company's sales personnel to help in answering advanced product questions.
  • Works closely with technical personnel by assisting in the development of product specifications.
  • Evaluates and summarizes weekly activity reports for management, identifying successful support activities, problems or issues and any follow-up action required.
  • May provide follow-up support and post-sales consultations with customers. May train lower level information management consultants.
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Experience implementing a PDM/PLM solution within this industry is a plus
  • Experience with Data Management concepts, PDM, PLM
  • Great presentation, support and consulting skills
  • Able to travel
  • Team worker

Skills/Experience:

Outstanding in a majority of the following competencies:

  • Project Management
  • Communications
  • Building Client Relations
  • Concern for Effectiveness
  • Flexibility
  • Innovation
  • Ownership and Accountability
  • Promoting Quality
  • Setting High Personal Standards
  • Taking Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Writing Skills

Education:

BS in Computer Science
BA in Merchandising
BFA with management experience in product development
Past experience in Apparel, PLM, PDM, Content Management industries

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