Presales Consultant
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Kainos. 3 Locations · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Prepare and deliver Adaptive Planning demonstrations for prospective FP&A customers across company sizes
- Lead discovery conversations to understand prospects’ processes, obstacles, and project needs
- Shape solution messaging, proof-of-concept demos, and presentations for technical and executive audiences
- Work with sales through the buying process, including RFPs, documentation, and strategic input
- Support seminars, conferences, trade shows, and webinars while keeping current on product capabilities
What you bring
- A finance, accounting, or related bachelor’s degree is required
- You have deep experience working with SaaS customers and presenting enterprise technology solutions
- You can influence technical, business, and C-level audiences through executive-focused messaging and demonstrations
- You bring strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, self-direction, and pressure-management skills
- You can travel up to a quarter of the time when needed
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level presales professional who can combine FP&A or enterprise technology knowledge with discovery, demonstrations, and sales support. You’ll work with a distributed team, handle multiple projects, and operate with limited guidance. Experience with Adaptive Insights, competing planning products, or ERP systems is desirable, and the role may involve supporting customer accounts or running a sales cycle.
From the employer
Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
Kainos is a leading partner of Workday, specializing in Workday Adaptive Planning. We’re looking for a Presales Consultant to join our Sales team.
This is your chance to join a cross-functional team of software presales experts who are also subject matter experts in SaaS Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting cloud solutions.
Through interactive presales discovery meetings, you will analyse an organization's current operations and business needs; demonstrate Adaptive Insights products and present solutions to deliver unprecedented value.
You will be expected to:
· Prepare for and perform demonstrations of Adaptive Planning software to potential FP&A customers in companies of all sizes
· Lead discovery calls with prospects to uncover their current FP&A process, challenges, and project requirements
· Position and promote the value of the recommended planning and reporting solution
· Collaborate with our sales team throughout the sales cycle
· Understand and learn new features and capabilities as the product evolves and incorporate those new features into demonstrations
· Design, develop, and present proof-of-concept demonstrations
· Assist with RFP responses
· Assist with marketing seminars, conferences, and webinars
· Provide strategic input to the sales process
· Assist with seminars, trade shows, and webinars
· Contribute to the completion of data guides, scripts, and other sales documentation
· Maintain proficiency and certification in the Adaptive Planning solution suite
Business Development:
· Help with Developing Relationships with Workday Sales and Partner Team
· Support if required, with customer accounts acting as an Executive Sponsor
· Desire to run a sales cycle as needed
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:
BS/BA Degree in Finance or Accounting or related major
Deep knowledge of and experience working with SaaS customers
Experience presenting enterprise technology solutions and influencing a technical and business audience, including C-level Executives
Proven ability to develop executive-level messaging/demonstrations to achieve maximum impact
Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong team player
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects
Self-motivated and able to work with a distributed team
Ability to be a Self-Starter with minimal guidance
Ability to travel 25% as needed
DESIRABLE:
Extensive domain experience (FP&A, corporate sales, implementation, and/or presales) with enterprise class Adaptive Insights Business Planning Cloud or its competitive offerings, and ERP systems
Embracing our differences
At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.
Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.
We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
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