Innovation Principal (Remote)

Trace3; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med/Dental/Vision

401k with employer match

529 College Savings

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Competitive pay

Training programs

Snacks & beverages

Culture

Work-life balance & PTO

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking an Innovation Principal in New York to lead strategic technology consulting and IT transformation initiatives. You will engage C-suite clients, diagnose needs, and drive Innovation offerings across projects with strong leadership and collaboration.

The role emphasizes building relationships, expanding Trace3 engagements, and managing client engagements end-to-end with cross-team coordination. Travel ~30% is expected; salary varies by location and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least 7 years’ experience in consultative selling and account development.
• Proven leadership and initiative in driving specialty sales in accounts.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels.
• Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
• Ability to plan, develop, and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities for Innovation offerings within Trace3 customers.
• Develop net new Trace3 clients via Innovation offerings.
• Engage senior-level executives by building relationships and diagnosing needs.
• Manage engagements from introduction to hand-off with interval check-ins.
• Coordinate collaboration among Innovation, Trace3 Field, and clients.
• Drive revenue with existing and new clients through Innovation offerings.
• Escalate risks and issues to Sales and Innovation management as necessary.

Skills

Consultative selling

Account development

Leadership

Relationship building

Effective communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Trace3 Innovation team advises CxOs on emerging technology specific to their challenges and transformation strategy. As a trusted advisor to enterprise IT, we provide bespoke, high-impact advice combined with unparalleled access to emerging technologies. As an Innovation Principal (IP), your role would be to bring excellent technology consulting skills with strong IT strategy capabilities, together with impactful leadership abilities. It’s the job of an Innovation Principal to increase client engagement and ensure each client is applying their Trace3 Innovation resources to their work. An IP will ask insightful questions to diagnose the causes of client challenges and recommend the best course of action. The IP might also suggest a different approach or talk the client through a best practice from a different industry that could work within their business context.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Proactively find new opportunities for Innovation offerings within existing Trace3 customer base
• Proactively develop net new Trace3 clients via above mentioned Innovation offerings
• Engage senior‑level executives by building relationships, establishing credibility, conducting substantive content discussions, diagnosing needs, solving problems, and identifying relevant resources
• Manage each engagement with client from introduction to successful team hand‑off with interval check‑ins until close
• Carefully balance the needs of all team members (internal and client staff) to lead each project to a successful outcome
• Sense patterns among client needs to shape the ongoing research and product creation
• Ensure collaboration amongst all teams (Innovation, Trace3 Field, & Client)
• Ensure clients and Company’s interests are properly aligned
• Escalate risks and issues to Sales and Innovation management as necessary
• Manage communication between Trace3 and each client - making the determinations as to what, when and how things are communicated
• Be the key point of contact and partner for each assigned client engagement
• Establish a rapport and confidence with assigned clients and Trace3 Sales Reps
• Work closely with Sales to ensure client engagements are relevant, provide value to all parties, and are in line with goals of Sales and Client.
• Drive revenue with existing and net new clients via all Innovation offerings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with at least 7 years’ experience in successful consultative selling and account development of Commercial Enterprise accounts.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative skills in successfully driving specialty sales in accounts – prospecting, negotiating and closing deals.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels.
• Excellent conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and manage multiple projects. Ability to meet stated customer initiated deadlines.

Additional Expectations

• This position involves approximately 30% travel to support business needs.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work‑life balance and generous paid time off

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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