Team Lead Presales Young Professionals

Team Lead PreSales Young Professionals

IFS 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

We are seeking a dynamic Team Lead to spearhead our UK-based Presales Young Professionals Program. This role is ideal for a passionate team lead who thrives on developing talent, fostering business acumen, and building a high-performing team from the ground up. You will be responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training, and mentoring a cohort of early-career professionals, guiding them through their initial journey and preparing them to grow into impactful roles across the organization. As the recruitment process for our new cohort will start straight after you join, the team will be there to support you during the assessment center.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Design and execute a recruitment strategy to attract top young talent into the Presales function.
  • Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to manage candidate pipelines and selection processes.
  • Lead onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth and engaging transition into the organization.
• Training & Development
  • Develop and deliver a structured training curriculum focused on Presales fundamentals, business acumen, and consultative selling.
  • Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, shadowing opportunities, and certifications.
  • Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance assessments.
• Team Leadership & Growth
  • Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
  • Identify and nurture high-potential individuals, preparing them for future roles within the organization.
  • Manage team performance and career progression, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Program Evolution
  • Continuously refine the Young Professionals Program based on feedback, business priorities, and market trends.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to align program outcomes with strategic goals.
  • Plan for successive cohorts, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Presales, Sales Enablement, or Talent Development.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and developing early-career professionals.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, customer engagement, and solution selling.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for mentoring and building future leaders.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English (C1/C2).
• Team player.
• Calm under pressure.
• Practical hands-on approach.

Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection, and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.