Pre-Sales Solution Architect - D365 Business Central

### Description Pre-Sales Solution Architect – D365 Business Central What to expect when you join Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon! Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary We are currently seeking an Pre Sales / Solution Architect to grow our Microsoft Dynamics 365 (“D365”) Business Central practice area. This role is responsible for new business sales of AI Business Solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and the broader Microsoft platform. Specifically, the Pre Sales / Solution Architect will have a deep understanding of the capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central along with the surrounding ecosystem and how it can assist clients and prospects to address their business application needs. This person will leverage their knowledge to work closely with Prospects and Clients as they evaluate and implement Dynamics 365. Responsibilities include architecting and demonstrating Dynamics 365 capabilities as part of the evaluation process. What will you do in this role? - Works with Sales Team to qualify Prospect Accounts - Understand how to gather Client Business requirements - Align functional business requirements with Dynamics 365 Business Central and other Microsoft platforms such as Dynamics CE, Power Platform, Copilot and more - Architect the overall solution footprint required to address a clients business requirement - Understand and manage the Solution Developer (ISV’s) ecosystem associated with the industries that Sikich supports - Architect and demonstrate cutting-edge technology including the use of artificial intelligence during solution demonstrations - Work closely with Solution Developers in a sales cycle. - Communicate issues and needs to internal team, coordinate Product Demonstrations with Pre-Sales / Solution Architect team - Configure, set up and demonstrate Dynamics 365 Business Central, ISV Solutions and Power Platform applications - Work closely with the professional services team to translate client needs - Document client requirements, future architecture, and communicate requirements to delivery for seamless project transition. - Coordination of marketing activities alongside established and recognized marketing department - Meet agreed sales targets What do you need to succeed in this role? - BA/BS degree in Marketing, Sales, MIS, or Business Administration; - 5+ years of solution based selling experience in a business-to-business environment - 5+ years of hands-on experience working with and selling ERP solutions specifically with a…