AI Strategic Account Executive Nexus Black

IFS; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead AI sales initiatives. In this role, you will drive multimillion-dollar deals and work closely with C-suite executives. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in enterprise sales, particularly in AI and related fields. Flexible hybrid work options and a competitive compensation package are offered, including base salary of $135,000 to $150,000 plus variable incentives.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition assistance

Community involvement and volunteering events

Qualifications

• High-performing business professional thriving in ambiguity and complexity.
• Mastery of enterprise sales motions, especially in AI, ML, analytics, or data platforms.
• Experience closing complex deals across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the full qualification cycle, from identifying pain to navigating decision processes.
• Drive incremental revenue by engaging strategic accounts.
• Lead executive-level conversations challenging conventional thinking.

Skills

Intelligence

Character

Competence

Experience

Curiosity

Grit and adaptability

Strategic thinking

Strong business acumen

Job description

Overview

This is not a traditional sales role. As a Senior Account Executive within the Nexus Black team, you are a strategic operator, a trusted advisor, and a transformation partner to the C-suite. You will lead engagements that shape the future of AI in enterprise environments and consistently close $1M+ ACV deals.

You will

• Own the full qualification cycle, from identifying pain and metrics to navigating decision processes and competitive dynamics.
• Drive incremental revenue by engaging strategic accounts with insight-led, value-based discovery.
• Lead executive-level conversations that challenge conventional thinking and position IFS AI as a lever for transformation.
• Build champions and align with economic buyers to drive multi-million dollar outcomes.
• Collaborate and partner across a world-class GTM model with field teams, industry experts, and solution architects.

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $135,000 to $150,000 + 100% variable, uncapped with accelerators
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

Qualifications

You are a high-performing business professional who thrives in ambiguity, complexity, and strategic environments. You bring:

• Intelligence: You ask the hard questions, uncover root causes, and connect AI capabilities to measurable business outcomes.
• Character: You’re resilient, coachable, and operate with integrity in every interaction.
• Competence: You’ve mastered enterprise sales motions, especially in AI, ML, analytics, or data platforms.
• Experience: You’ve closed complex deals across multiple stakeholders, ideally in industries like manufacturing, A&D, utilities, telecom, or construction.

You reflect the traits sought by an elite organization like IFS:

• Curiosity that drives deep discovery and insight generation.
• Evidence of making a measurable impact
• Executive presence that commands boardroom attention.
• Grit and adaptability in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Strategic thinking that aligns solutions with customer transformation goals.
• Deep knowledge of one or more of IFS’s core industries: manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy & utilities, telecom, construction, or engineering.
• Strong business acumen, where you are plugged into the latest AI trends, tools, and market dynamics.

At IFS, we’re not just selling software—we’re driving transformation. Our AI business is in hyper-growth, backed by an organization that’s challenging industry norms and disrupting the status quo. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Sell market-defining solutions with clear competitive differentiation.
• Work with top-tier enterprises solving real-world challenges.
• Be part of a company scaling through organic growth and acquisitions.
• Work with other A-players matching your talent and ambitions
• Operate at the Nexus Black level, where elite business professionals drive strategic transformation and close multi-million deals.

This is more than just a sales role—we're offering you the opportunity to lead the AI revolution with IFS.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer