Company Overview
Platned is a rapidly expanding ERP and IT Consulting Services company with a global presence, headquartered in the UK. We specialize in serving clients utilizing IFS ERP systems and provide comprehensive solutions to help them maximize their investment and achieve their business objectives.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated IFS Pre-Sales Consultant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of IFS Applications and proven experience in presenting, positioning, and designing solutions that address complex business challenges. You will work closely with our sales, delivery, and technical teams to provide thought leadership and deliver compelling solution demonstrations that showcase the value of IFS.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the sales team to understand client requirements, industry drivers, and strategic objectives.
* Lead the discovery process with customers to identify business needs and map them to IFS solutions.
* Prepare and deliver tailored IFS product demonstrations across modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Projects, Service Management, and HR.
* Develop proposals, solution blueprints, and proof-of-concepts that demonstrate IFS business value.
* Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders, ensuring alignment of proposed solutions with client expectations.
* Conduct requirement-gathering workshops and prepare detailed solution design documentation.
* Act as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships with prospects and customers at all levels.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest IFS product releases, industry best practices, and competitor offerings.
* Work with delivery teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales to implementation.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
* Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* 3–5 years of experience in IFS Applications consulting or pre-sales (implementation experience considered an advantage).
* Strong understanding of one or more IFS functional areas: Finance, SCM, Manufacturing, Projects, HR, or Service Management.
* Proven track record of creating and delivering compelling IFS solution demonstrations and proposals.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to translate business requirements into practical, value-driven IFS solutions.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
* Hands-on experience with IFS Cloud or previous versions.
* Exposure to multiple industries (Construction, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Service Industries, etc.).
* Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and integration strategies.
* Certifications in IFS Applications or related fields.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PSC/IFS-08/2025