The Ex Libris Group is a leading provider of library automation solutions,
offering the only comprehensive product suite for the discovery, management,
and distribution of all materials--print, electronic, and digital. Dedicated
to developing the market's most inventive and creative solutions, Ex Libris
leads the way in defining and designing efficient, user-friendly products that
serve the needs of academic and research libraries all over the world. Learn
more about Ex Libris at:
[http://www.exlibrisgroup.com](http://www.exlibrisgroup.com)

  
Ex Libris is seeking a Solution Architect Associates for either our Des
Plaines, Illinois or Newton, Massachusetts offices. The Solution Architect
will serve as liaison between the Ex Libris sales and product management
teams, specializing in the company's evolving unified resource management
system, Alma, and Primo, our resource discovery platform. Reporting to the
Director of Sales Operations, the Solution Architect works with Sales Account
Managers to understand the customer's needs and assist in delivering
compelling product presentations and demonstrations. This individual will act
as a resource to the sales team on Alma/Primo product functionality, technical
issues, and the interoperability of the software with existing or evolving
customer applications. The Solution Architect will accompany sales account
managers on customer visits; provide consultation to account managers and
prospective customers, via the telephone, email or webinar; and assist with
RFP responses. The Solution Architect will attend ALA meetings, customer user
group meetings, sales meetings, and occasional industry conferences.

  
Required Qualifications: The position requires experience with automated
library systems and knowledge of current and evolving library practices and
trends; an MLIS degree is desirable. The ideal candidate can deliver public
presentations with ease and expertise; can work both independently and
collaboratively with colleagues and customers; and has strong interpersonal,
organizational and time management skills. The position requires about 50%
travel.

  
If you are interested in the position, please send inquiries and/or a CV to:
Kathryn Heavey Director of Sales Operations
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