Presales Solution Consultant - Energy and Resources
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Partner with sales to demo IFS energy accounting software, run proofs of concept and answer RFPs for oil and gas customers.
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- 1Pick 2–3 people at IFSWe found 23 current reps: 4 SDRs, 15 AEs, 1 SDR managers, 2 living near this job. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what IFS sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What does a normal day look like for you?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- How is the team doing on quota? What separates the people who hit it?
- How long do SDRs usually stay before moving up to AE?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
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- BWSales engineerBrittany WallaceSolutions Consultant at IFS, Energy and Resources📍 Greater Houston● Lives near this job (Houston area)Confirmed at IFS Oct 19
- NWSDR / BDRNicholas WisniewskiBusiness Development Representative📍 Greater Houston● Lives near this job (Houston area)Confirmed at IFS Oct 19
- BKAEBryan KelleherRegional Account Executive📍 Boston, Massachusetts● Lives near the Boston, MA officeConfirmed at IFS Oct 19
- JWAEJenny WillettRegional Account Manager📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area● Lives in a team hub: Minneapolis-St. Paul area (3 reps)
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Confirmed at IFS Oct 19 - RGAERebecca GaudreauStrategic Account Executive📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area● Lives in a team hub: Minneapolis-St. Paul area (3 reps)
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Senior Account Executive
Confirmed at IFS Oct 19
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Full job description
Company 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
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We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can
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If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
Job Description
The Sr. Solutions Consultant is an integral part of the Sales team! In this role, you will partner with sales and the development teams to create solution architecture and RFPs that meet our client's needs for our Bolo Accounting software. You will have the ability to participate in the analysis, design, build, and implementation of technical and solution response deliverables. Come join a team where your work directly impacts the success of IFS, Energy and Resources!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leads, engages, and provides support to the sales team by:
- Communicating with the customer & understanding their needs while building trust
- Creating RFPs
- Providing solution demonstration to the client
- Designing architectural solutions
- Leading the proof of concept to the client
- Collaborate & engage with the Sales team and leadership to contribute to sales strategy and deliver results
- Lead the solution sales activities within the sales process for multiple Energy and Resources products
- Provide support and technical expertise during sales calls and prospect
- Gather requirements, develop use cases, and provide results that address the client’s needs and constraints
- Manage the technical and/or solution response to RFIs/RFPs and oversee the team to help provide a comprehensive consultative response
- Create and present a solution proposal to the client showcasing how Energy and Resources products can meet and exceed the customer's requirements
- Demonstrate and utilize expert understanding of the upstream oil & gas industry and the Energy and Resources applications.
- Travel may be required due to client or business need.
Qualifications
- 5+ years Solutions Consultant Experience
- BA/BS or equivalent - Accounting/Finance degree preferred
- Experience in Upstream Oil and Gas software a plus
- Working knowledge of the complexities around Oil and Gas accounting preferred.
Additional Information
What We’re Offering
- Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 plus 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. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs
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