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Pre Sales Consultant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in a SaaS or technology-driven environment.
  • Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and asset intensive industries.
  • Ability to bridge technical depth with commercial impact.
  • Experience supporting tenders, requirement documentation, and structured sales methodologies is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver substantive, technical, and functional advice aligned to customer requirements.
  • Translate business challenges into tailored Ultimo solutions that clearly demonstrate value and ROI.
  • Support sales colleagues in Requirement Management Plans, tenders, and complex bid processes.
  • Provide accurate time and cost estimations for quotations and commercial proposals.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Freelance
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Sales Consultant
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Business Proposals
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

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IFS

Computer Software / SaaS

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™. IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer's site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifs.ai Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Company Description

Overview 

As a Pre-Sales Consultant, you are the technical and functional authority within the sales process. You play a critical role in driving commercial success by translating customer needs into compelling, value-driven Ultimo solutions. 

You combine deep product expertise with commercial awareness, supporting Account Executives in complex sales cycles, tenders, and strategic opportunities. Through powerful demonstrations, accurate estimations, and trusted advisory, you enable customers to clearly see the value of Ultimo. 

Internally, you act as a knowledge leader, continuously sharing insights about new product developments, market trends, and customer requirements to strengthen our overall sales performance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Customer Advisory & Solution Design 

  • Deliver substantive, technical, and functional advice aligned to customer requirements. 

  • Translate business challenges into tailored Ultimo solutions that clearly demonstrate value and ROI. 

  • Support sales colleagues in Requirement Management Plans, tenders, and complex bid processes. 

  • Provide accurate time and cost estimations for quotations and commercial proposals. 

Product Demonstrations & Enablement 

  • Deliver impactful, customer-focused product presentations and demonstrations. 

  • Manage and continuously improve the standard demo environment. 

  • Build prospect-specific and customer-specific demonstration environments that reflect real-life use cases. 

  • Clearly articulate Ultimo’s differentiators and competitive positioning. 

Commercial Collaboration 

  • Partner closely with Sales to accelerate opportunities from qualification to closing. 

  • Contribute to win strategies in complex or strategic deals. 

  • Support pipeline growth through technical validation and credibility. 

Innovation & Knowledge Sharing 

  • Attend R&D sprint reviews to stay informed on new features and product developments. 

  • Provide structured feedback from customers and the market to Product & R&D. 

  • Actively share knowledge within the sales team regarding new functionalities and evolving possibilities in Ultimo software. 

  • Continuously refine demo approaches, positioning, and storytelling to reflect market trends. 

Qualifications

Requirements 

  • Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in a SaaS or technology-driven environment. 

  • Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems as well as asset intensive industries. 

  • Ability to bridge technical depth with commercial impact. 

  • Experience supporting tenders, requirement documentation, and structured sales methodologies is a strong advantage. 

Preferred Education 

  • Higher Professional Education (HBO) or University degree in or comparable to: 

  • Account Management 

  • Business Administration 

  • Computer Science 

  • Engineering 

  • Commercial Economics 

  • Sales and Account Management 

  • Additional sales and technical training related to the technologies used within Ultimo is a plus. 

Additional Information

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

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