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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.
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Job DescriptionThe Senior Deal Desk Specialist supports the regional Sales organization in all aspects of the Quote-to-Close process. Acting as a trusted business partner, the role ensures deals are structured correctly to maximize and optimize our revenue, comply with IFS policies, and are executed efficiently.
This position is execution-focused, supporting opportunity management, pricing, approvals, and contract documentation across Europe. As part of a global team, this role may be required to support deals in other regions (e.g. North America, Europe or Asia Pacific).
Key Responsibilities
- Track and manage assigned business opportunities to ensure timely submissions and efficient processing.
- Support Sales with product configurations, pricing, and commercial terms.
- Draft and review deal documentation and approvals (e.g., DARs, Order Forms).
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and financial guidelines (ASC606 / IFRS15).
- Liaise with Finance, Legal, and Business Operations on deal-specific questions.
- Assist with the interpretation of existing contractual documents.
- Proven experience in Sales Operations, Contract Management, or Deal Desk (software/SaaS preferred).
- Solid understanding of software licensing models (subscription, SaaS, hosting, perpetual).
- Familiarity with revenue recognition principles (ASC606, IFRS15).
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in Sales Operations, Contract Management, or Deal Desk
- Experience in software/SaaS deal environments
- Solid understanding of software licensing models (subscription, SaaS, hosting, perpetual)
- Familiarity with revenue recognition principles (ASC606, IFRS15)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience
IFS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFS and has not been reviewed or approved by IFS.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is presented as part of the package in North America through a 401(k) plan and references to pension/defined contribution arrangements in some contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as available in some regions, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance offerings.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements such as monthly bonuses and profit sharing are described as meaningful in certain roles, with bonuses tied to performance outcomes like reduced downtime.
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What We Do
IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers – at the Moment of Service. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 5,000 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifsdotcom Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/








