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Role Overview
The GitHub Pre‑Sales Specialist is a technical, customer‑ and partner‑facing role focused on driving GitHub adoption and technical wins, with a strong emphasis on GitHub Copilot and developer productivity scenarios.
The role supports sales motions before and during the deal cycle, acting as the technical authority for GitHub solutions. It combines technical pre‑sales, solution demonstrations, workshops, and partner enablement, working closely with ALSO sales teams, Microsoft stakeholders, and GitHub counterparts.
This role is not quota‑carrying, but is directly accountable for technical win‑rate, solution adoption, and pipeline acceleration
Key Responsibilities
Technical Pre‑Sales & Solution Design
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Act as GitHub technical pre‑sales specialist for partners and customers
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Lead technical discovery, solution positioning, and pre‑sales engagements
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Design and position GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Copilot solutions aligned to customer development workflows
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Support opportunity qualification with strong technical credibility
Demos, Workshops & Enablement
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Deliver GitHub Copilot demos, technical workshops, and onboarding sessions
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Run hands‑on sessions focused on:
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Developer productivity
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Secure software development
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AI‑assisted coding and workflows
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Support partners and customers through proof‑of‑value and early adoption phases
Sales & Partner Collaboration
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Work closely with local sales teams to support active opportunities
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Enable partners (ISVs, software developers, resellers) on:
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GitHub solution positioning
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Technical differentiation
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Common objections and deployment considerations
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Act as technical bridge between sales, partners, and GitHub/Microsoft teams
Program & FY26 Execution
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Execute GitHub FY26 priorities, including:
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GitHub Copilot adoption
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Developer productivity and AI‑assisted development scenarios
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Support GitHub and Microsoft‑led GTM initiatives and campaigns
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Contribute to building repeatable pre‑sales motions and technical playbooks
Required Experience & Skills
Must‑have
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Experience in technical pre‑sales, solution consulting, or developer advocacy
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Strong understanding of software development workflows
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Working knowledge of:
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GitHub Enterprise
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GitHub Copilot
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CI/CD and DevOps concepts
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Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
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Strong presentation and workshop facilitation skills
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Comfortable working across multiple countries and partner environments
Nice‑to‑have
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Experience with Azure DevOps and/or Azure platform integration
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Background in partner‑led or channel‑driven sales models
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Exposure to secure development, governance, or compliance topics
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GitHub or Microsoft certifications
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Additional European language(s)
What Success Looks Like
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Higher technical win‑rate on GitHub opportunities
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Strong adoption of GitHub Copilot through workshops and demos
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Partners enabled to confidently position and sell GitHub solutions
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Positive feedback from sales teams on deal acceleration and technical support
Why This Role
This role is key to scaling GitHub and GitHub Copilot adoption across ALSO markets — ensuring partners and customers understand, trust, and successfully adopt GitHub’s developer and AI capabilities.