Director of Sales, Private Equity at IFS North America, Inc. in Itasca, Illinois

Job Description:

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ 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 mattersat 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, were flexible, were innovative, and were focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but also on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of societys 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.

Were 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, well help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

The Director, Private Equity (PE) Sales works in a revenue-generating capacity within the North Americas sales organization. Their primary remit involves working with assigned Private Equity firms to generate new business demand and close net-new logo sales. They will serve as the primary point of contact for the PE firms they support ensuring the firms portfolio companies are aware of the IFS mid-marketing offerings and have access to IFS resources necessary for creating a consistent Moment of Service across the PEs portfolio.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Meet or exceed revenue and demand generation targets
• Develop strategic account and portfolio plans in partnership with account teams utilizing data analytics, solution knowledge, industry, and technical insights
• Conduct proactive meetings to develop trusted advisor status, build loyalty and improve business
• Bring competitive and industry insights and sales expertise to flawlessly execute on targeted sales opportunities
• Exceed customer expectations, providing timely answer to queries,  insights, marketplace knowledge, and resolving technical issues
• Develop collaborative relationship with account team and drive the growth and development of mutually beneficial working relationships with account team and key partners
• Utilize internal relationships to provide seamless account management, a united front to customers and ultimately enable the ability to quickly answer customer requests or escalations
• Direct account conversations with key internal partners to evaluate account performance, develop short and long-term strategies and discuss/act upon optimization opportunities
• Maintain functional knowledge of new features, products and initiatives across the platform and ecosystem

To be successful in the role you will likely have:

• Previously worked and have proven sales success in a B-to-B enterprise software environment
• Tertiary education in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting or equivalent
• A strong appreciation of both enterprise software sales and how private equity works with mid-market manufacturing companies
• Ability to build relationships at executive levels
• Proven ability to multitask & work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management, problem-solving and analytical skills to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Previous exceptional performance, high productivity and meeting deadlines
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and creativity
• A self-starter, strong work ethic, with personal initiative and drive
• Ability to work independently without supervision and collaboratively with teams

At IFS you will work in a growing, global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with responsibility. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varying work assignments in a collaborative environment together with committed colleagues.

With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to Sales and Consultancy, we are proud to serve world-class customers all over the globe with our leading products.

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

What Were Offering

• Salary Range:  $150,000 to $180,000 plus commission
• 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

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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