Senior Solutions Consultant ( Pre Sales) | Copperleaf | US

IFS; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401K with Company contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Community involvement and volunteering

Job summary

IFS Copperleaf is seeking a Senior Solutions Consultant to join the Technical Sales team. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor during the sales cycle, collaborating with the sales team, prospects, and clients to design compelling solutions using the IFS Copperleaf analytics platform.

You will engage with C-level and technical stakeholders to position IFS as the partner of choice for adopting Copperleaf solutions in asset-intensive industries, including utilities and transportation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical/engineering field.
• Experience in software pre-sales or solution design is preferred.
• Knowledge or strong interest in asset management and related industries.
• Experience implementing software is a plus.
• Ability to dive into technical details for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging product presentations and tailored demos for executives and technical stakeholders.
• Design enterprise architecture solutions and articulate how IFS Copperleaf fits client needs.
• Lead technical discussions throughout the sales cycle and influence product direction.
• Represent IFS Copperleaf at industry events and with partner networks.

Skills

Senior stakeholder engagement

Technical sales

Presentation skills

Industry domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (technical/engineering preferred)

Tools

C# or similar OO language

Job description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

IFS Copperleaf’s software helps some of the world’s largest firms make better strategic decisions, and have a track record of delivering award-winning, industry-changing solutions.

We’re looking for a Senior Solutions Consultant to join our IFS Copperleaf's Technical Sales team. We require someone who is motivated by the technical aspects of selling software and deeply interested in understanding how the software solutions we provide add huge value for our clients.

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle, collaborating with the sales team, prospects and existing clients to uncover challenges and design compelling solutions using the IFS Copperleaf decision analytics platform. This role is key in demonstrating the positive outcomes of our product suite to prospective clients across the region.

You will need to be comfortable having close dialogue withexternal stakeholders, including C-level, technical management, and architectural teams to position IFS as the partner of choice for the adoption and enablement of IFS Copperleaf solutions in our core industry verticals.

Our customers are typically mid-to-large asset intensive enterprises managing key infrastructure, such as Energy & Utilities, Water, Manufacturing, Rail & Transportation, and more. In this role you will develop industry knowledge to become a trusted advisor and key technology ambassador for our customers and prospects.

As this is a customer-facing role focused on providing complex solutions, you will need to be comfortable working in a multi-faceted role that will include:

• Delivering impactful product demos and executive briefings (virtual and on-site)
• Designing enterprise-level technology solutions
• Providing technical leadership in the sales process
• Engaging with the industry at external events

Previous experience in presales, consulting or solution design with other software solutions such as SAP, Oracle, IBM, is preferred. Alternatively, experience with other technology solutions in any of the key industries mentioned above will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Sales and Demonstrations
  • Developing and delivering engaging product presentations and tailored software demonstrations
  • Manage and customize demo environments, scripts, and technical assets
  • Collaborate with Account Executives to define sales strategies and close deals
  • Build strong relationships with prospect stakeholders and partners
  • Represent IFS Copperleaf at trade shows and industry events
• Solutioning
  • Design enterprise architecture solutions for prospective clients and help them visualize how IFS Copperleaf solutions would fit within their organization
  • Influence product evolution through client insights and market trends
  • Discovering and developing opportunities for existing Copperleaf clients to improve their use of the solution
• Technical Expertise
  • Respond to RFXs, scope projects, and support proposal development
  • Configuring software for custom demonstrations
  • Contribute to internal team development and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

About You

• You’re an industry expert in one or more of the following industries – Utilities, O&G, Petro- Chemicals, Transportation, Public Sector, Manufacturing
• You have the ability (and track record) of holding meetings with senior executives and influencing outcomes
• You have a genuine interest in our market! We consider ourselves industry experts and our Solutions Consultants continually develop expertise in the asset management domain, decision analytics, the business and technical challenges of our customers’ vertical markets.
• You know how to explain and teach concepts to a variety of stakeholders, and cater your presentation to their abilities and background
• You’re a natural presenter - engaging and dynamic
• You’re consultative, and know to influence, advise, and mediate
• You have a strong team spirit, viewing ultimate success as that of the group, not the individual
• You can think on the fly, dynamically navigating from problem to solution on your feet and in the same breath
• You’re focused on the success of our team, partners and clients

Your Background

• You’re a Solutions Consultant with 3+ years' experience in one or more of the following attributes;
• Experience in software pre-sales with a complex product
• Knowledge or strong interest in our business domain; asset management and/or electricity, gas, water, transportation gained from practical experience of working in those industries
• Before becoming a technical sales professional, you may have gained experience in software implementation
• You’re able to get into the technical detail – any previous experience with a programming
• languages and software development would be a plus such as C# or a similar object-oriented language
• Experience implementing software would be a benefit
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical/engineering field

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $110,000 to $160,000 annually + bonus
• 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

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

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.

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.

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.