Strategic Account Executive, AI Solutions | Nexus Black

Company: IFS
Location: Itasca
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description FS 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 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. We’re 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, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS. Job Description This is not a traditional sales role. As a Senior Account Executive within the Nexus Black team, you are a strategic operator , a trusted advisor , and a transformation partner to the C-suite. You will lead engagements that shape the future of AI in enterprise environments and consistently close $1M ACV deals . You will: Own the full qualification cycle , from identifying pain and metrics to navigating decision processes and competitive dynamics. Drive incremental revenue by engaging strategic accounts with insight-led, value-based discovery . Lead executive-level conversations that challenge conventional thinking and position IFS AI as a lever for transformation. Build champions and align with economic buyers to drive multi-million dollar outcomes. Collaborate and partner across a world-class GTM model with field teams, industry experts, and solution architects. What We’re Offering Salary Range: $140,000 to $160,000 100% variable, uncapped with accelerators 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 You are a high-performing business professional who thrives in ambiguity, complexity, and strategic environments. You bring: Intelligence : You ask the hard questions, uncover root causes, and connect AI capabilities to measurable business outcomes. Character : You’re resilient, coachable, and operate with integrity in every interaction. Competence : You’ve mastered enterprise sales motions, especially in AI, ML, analytics, or data platforms. Experience : You’ve closed complex deals across multiple stakeholders, ideally in industries like manufacturing, A&D, utilities, telecom, or construction. You reflect the traits sought by an elite organization like IFS: Curiosity that drives deep discovery and insight generation. Evidence of making a measurable impact Executive presence that commands boardroom attention. Grit and adaptability in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Strategic thinking that aligns solutions with customer transformation goals. Deep knowledge of one or more of IFS’s core industries: manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy & utilities, telecom, construction, or engineering . Strong business acumen, where you are plugged into the latest AI trends, tools, and market dynamics. At IFS, we’re not just selling software—we’re driving transformation . Our AI business is in hyper-growth, backed by an organization that’s challenging industry norms and disrupting the status quo. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to: Sell market-defining solutions with clear competitive differentiation. Work with top-tier enterprises solving real-world challenges. Be part of a company scaling through organic growth and acquisitions . Work with other A-players matching your talent and ambitions Operate at the Nexus Black level , where elite business professionals drive strategic transformation and close multi-million deals . This is more than just a sales role—we're offering you the opportunity to lead the AI revolution with IFS . 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

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