Solution Advisor - Commercial Real Estate Software

Nakisa; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in enterprise business solutions is seeking a Solution Advisor specializing in Commercial Real Estate Software. You will help clients utilize Nakisa's innovative IWMS platform, ensuring effective real estate management. This role combines strategic pre-sales efforts and strong client interaction, with a focus on delivering exceptional value and insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate or IWMS SaaS.
• Excellent communicator and storyteller with diverse audiences.
• Experience in enterprise settings, knowledgeable in data and AI.

Responsibilities

• Own pre-sales discovery, demo design, and client engagement.
• Create impactful product walkthroughs tailored to client goals.
• Support implementation with Customer Success and Professional Services.

Skills

Communication

Technical Savvy

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Real Estate, Business, Finance, etc.)

Tools

IWMS

CAFM

ERP

Job description

Nakisa stands as a global leader in enterprise business solutions, specializing in Human Resources, Financial Management, and Real Estate. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, forward-thinking, and robust software solutions that propel business strategies forward. Trusted by numerous Fortune 1000 companies, our top-of-the-line solutions have consistently excelled in the market, underscoring our commitment to providing our clients with unparalleled experience.

Our team represents a rich tapestry of cultural and religious backgrounds, making diversity our greatest asset. Unified by our values of Fairness, Integrity, Service, and Humility, we foster an environment where unity and teamwork are our core strengths. At Nakisa, we continuously strive to ensure that these values guide our actions at every level.

As a company, we are in a phase of dynamic growth and prosperity, offering ample opportunities for those who join us on this journey to develop and thrive alongside us. If you are seeking a workplace where your contributions are valued and where you can actively participate in our pursuit of excellence, Nakisa welcomes you with open arms.

We're recognized as one of the best Canadian employers, having been named one of Montreal's top employers, as well as one of Canada's best employers for recent graduates.

Our people and our culture are the key to our success. If you're looking for a workplace that embraces a hybrid work model, values your contributions, and encourages active participation in our pursuit of excellence, Nakisa warmly invites you to join us.

Job Summary

At Nakisa, we believe the built world needs a bold rethink—and we're here to lead it. Our cloud-native Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) platform helps some of the world's biggest brands manage millions of square feet of real estate smarter and more sustainably.

As a Solution Advisor – Commercial Real Estate Software, you'll be on the front lines of this transformation. Think of it as part product strategist, part customer advisor, part storyteller. Your mission? Help Fortune 1000 clients visualize what's possible—using Nakisa's IWMS Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to solve real-world real estate and facilities challenges.

If you love technology, understand the complexities of commercial real estate (CRE), and are ready to make enterprise technology feel personal again, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Turn complexity into clarity. Own pre-sales discovery, demo design, and value mapping for global clients managing real estate, facilities, or capital projects.
• Build demos with impact. Create high-impact, customized product walkthroughs that speak directly to client pain points and goals.
• Drive trust and transformation. Be the go-to advisor during requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), proof-of-concepts (POCs), and negotiations—bridging the gap between customer needs and tech strategy.
• Shape what we build. Work with Product and R&D to feed customer insights into roadmap discussions and influence enhancements based on real-world demand.
• Support implementation success. Partner with Customer Success and Professional Services teams during onboarding, training, and adoption to ensure value delivery beyond the sale.
• Lead with insight. Stay up-to-date with trends in CRE, facilities management, and PropTech to inform go-to-market strategies, buying cycles, and positioning.
• Be a voice in the CRE space. Represent Nakisa in webinars, industry panels, and thought leadership—becoming a recognizable voice in the workplace tech community.
• Support cross-functional collaboration. Work hand-in-hand with Marketing, Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Engineering to align messaging and accelerate growth.
• Share best practices. Champion scalable, insight-driven real estate strategies internally and with customers by codifying lessons learned across engagements.

What You Need to Bring :

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate, IWMS / Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) SaaS, or real estate digital transformation
• You've been the power user, pre-sales lead, consultant, or strategist on CRE or facilities management technology projects—ideally in large or complex enterprise settings
• Excellent communicator and storyteller : clear, credible, and confident when presenting to diverse audiences, including C-suite stakeholders
• Technically savvy and intellectually curious—especially when it comes to AI, data, and the future of physical-digital workplace convergence
• Thrive in hybrid and cross-functional environments; you're adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Real Estate, Business, Finance, etc.)
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Bonus Points For

• Certifications like CoreNet MCR / QPCR, IFMA FMP, LEED AP, or similar
• Experience working with or implementing IWMS, CAFM, ERP, or corporate real estate systems in large organizations
• Background in professional services, SaaS consulting, or management advisory roles
• Familiarity with ESG / sustainability initiatives, capital planning, or smart building systems

Why Nakisa?

We're a fast-moving global company building smart, AI-driven enterprise solutions for real estate, lease accounting, and human resources. At Nakisa, you'll be part of a collaborative culture with a mission : to help businesses optimize their workplace and workforce - efficiently, intelligently, and sustainably.

We work with leading brands across the globe, we embrace diversity in every form, and we believe in growing together—with great people, big ideas, and real impact.

We are excited to see how you can contribute to Nakisa's continued success and innovation. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take on new challenges, we invite you to apply for this role. At Nakisa, we believe in fostering a supportive and engaging work environment where every team member can thrive and grow. Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of enterprise business solutions.

We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you better.

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