Senior Account Executive, Aerospace & Defense | ERP, EAM, MRO
Itasca, IL - USA
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Job Summary
IFS is expanding its footprint in the Americas Aerospace & Defence market and seeks a sales executive to drive growth across key accounts. You will work as part of both the ergional Americas team and the Global Aerospace & Defence team collaborating closely across regional and global stakeholders.
IFS is independently recognised as a leading global supplier of enterprise software specifically designed for the A&D market providing solutions for:
- Aerospace & defence manufacturing supporting complex industrial programs
- Commercial aviation delivering solutions for airlines and MRO providers
- Defence enabling regulated programmes and military operations
- Fleet and asset management optimising lifecycle performance
- Military logistics supporting supply chain and readiness
- Services and performance-based logistics driving efficiency and value
This position offers the opportunity to lead strategic new sales pursuits within the account set while also growing existing complex addition there is scope to extend IFSs reach by developing relationships across the broader defence and aerospace supply chain. The role is ideal for ambitious commercially-driven leaders seeking to grow IFSs presence in Nordics.
Responsibilities
- Prepare update and own the Key Account Strategy for named strategic accounts
- Drive the end-to-end sales process from customer engagement and understanding customer needs and buying processes through to ownership of the RFI/RFP process
- Take overall responsibility for customer satisfaction working closely with IFS service delivery and partner teams
- Coordinate with the Global Aerospace & Defence Team to build a strong internal collaboration network and secure appropriate support into the region
- Lead and coordinate ecosystem partners in support of complex A&D opportunities
- Engage with executive-level and state-adjacent stakeholders to secure alignment and drive strategic outcomes
What Were Offering
- Salary Range: $140000 to $160000 plus 100% variable
- 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
Qualifications :
Essential skills / experience
- Extensive experience selling large complex enterprise software solutions
- Proven track record in enterprise sales at C-level with customers exceeding 1bn revenue
- Demonstrated success with large transactions and lengthy sales cycles in a fast-paced consultative and competitive market
- Sales experience within the defence aerospace and/or government sector
- Strong knowledge of the Aerospace & Defence industry
- Strong oral and written business presentation skills
- Fluency in English
- Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams and orchestrate complex partner ecosystems
Preferred skills / experience
- Enterprise software sales experience preferably in a related industry
- Experience leading large complex accounts and driving value-based outcomes
- Familiarity with regulated procurement environments and public-sector sales processes
Additional Information :
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
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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