Sales Associate

Ifs; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on learning

Mentorship

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Ifs is seeking a motivated Sales Associate to support the Europe West MD and eight sales teams in a fast-paced software sales environment. You will gain hands-on experience in sales, operations, business development, and account management while contributing to regional growth.

You will collaborate with BDRs, marketing, and product teams, help prepare materials and reports, coordinate events, and support lead generation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CRM systems is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support Europe West MD with sales and operations materials, leaderboards, and proposal creation.
• Organise customer meetings, events, and follow-up activities; manage event swag.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and sales teams to execute initiatives.
• Conduct market research and share insights on trends and opportunities with the sales team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Sales Associate to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Europe West Managing Director and eight sales teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in sales, operations, business development, and account management while contributing to the growth of the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales and Operational Support

• Support Europe West MD with presentation material for both internal and external for examples Connect, IFS UKI User group, UKI Sales Team QBRs and Call Out Days.
• Assist in the preparation of sales leaderboards, presentations, proposals, and prospect / customer facing materials.
• Supporting the Europe West MD with maintaining momentum and focus on sales initiatives to drive closure of deals and demand generation.
• Support the Leadership team in tracking sales KPIs and preparing performance reports.
• Support AES in research of prospective clients and industries to support lead generation as well as the IB team with group expansion opportunities within their existing customers.

2. Customer Engagement

• Assist Europe West MD in the organisation and follow up of customer and partner meetings and events particularly with content/ presentations and follow up to commitments and asks.
• Arranging and managing ‘IFS swag’ for internal and external events.
• Support the teams before and onsite at UKI and BNL Customer facing events eg Connect, IFS User Group

3. Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with BDRs, marketing and product teams to align on sales initiatives. Support the leadership team with ensuring those initiatives are delivered upon.
• Support demand generation campaigns, including email marketing and event coordination.

4. Market Research

• Work with the competitor analysis team to identify market trends and opportunities and regularly communicate new information to the Sales Team so they are informed and up to date.

Qualifications

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CRM systems is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude.

Attributes

• A proactive self-starter with a passion for technology and sales.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who is eager to learn and contribute.

What We Offer

• A hands-on learning experience in the software sales industry.
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals, including the MD and Sales Directors.
• Opportunities to work on real-world projects with top-tier clients.
• Supportive team culture.
• A pathway to future career opportunities in software sales and business development.

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.