IFS

Electrical And Electronic Manufacturing

SalesEnablementManager

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sales Enablement Manager at IFS. Skills: Sales Enablement strategy, Program Development & Execution, Sales Content & Asset Enablement, Stakeholder Collaboration, Measurement & Governance. Drive sales and presales effectiveness across Japan and APJMEA. Equip customer-facing teams with strategies, content, skills, and tools”

What You'll Achieve.

Contribution to pipeline creation and growth; Improvement in win rates; Reduction in sales ramp-up time for new hires; Enablement program adoption and satisfaction; Increased productivity through AI/tool adoption

Industry & Context.

Electrical And Electronic Manufacturing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in Sales, Presales, or Sales Enablement within enterprise software, Native-level Japanese and business-level English

Nice to Have

Experience working in global or matrix organizations, Track record in designing enablement or training programs, Experience with AI tools and digital sales enablement, Experience supporting large-scale enterprise deals / RFP processes

What You'll Do.

Drive sales and presales effectiveness across Japan and APJMEA

Equip customer-facing teams with strategies

Design and execute a structured enablement strategy aligned with IFS global initiatives

Ensure sales and presales organizations can effectively articulate the IFS value proposition

Consistently improve performance outcomes such as pipeline creation

Act as a critical bridge between global enablement programs and regional market needs

Ensure localization and practical adoption in the field

Define and execute Sales & Presales Enablement strategy for Japan and APJMEA

Align regional priorities with global enablement initiatives

Ensure enablement programs are directly linked to business outcomes (pipeline

Design and deliver structured onboarding programs for new hires

Develop continuous learning programs (industry

Plan and execute enablement sessions

Establish and manage Sales / Presales Champion programs

Develop and maintain sales plays

and proposal materials

Standardize value messaging and industry-specific positioning

Leverage AI tools (e.g.

Copilot) to improve productivity and effectiveness

Collaborate with Global Enablement

Represent regional requirements and feedback to global teams

Work cross-functionally with Delivery

and other stakeholders

Define KPIs and measure enablement effectiveness (ROI

Track adoption and continuously optimize programs

Drive consistency and best practice sharing across teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Global Enablement, Product Marketing, and Sales leadership; Represent regional requirements and feedback to global teams; Work cross-functionally with Delivery, Partners, and other stakeholders; Collaboration across cultures and functions

Communication Scope

communication and influence skills

Process & Methodology

Program and project management capability

Full Job Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. 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 accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. 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. If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS. Role Summary The Sales Enablement Manager is responsible for driving sales and presales effectiveness across Japan and APJMEA by equipping customer-facing teams with the strategies, content, skills, and tools required to succeed. This role will design and execute a structured enablement strategy aligned with IFS global initiatives, ensuring that the sales and presales organizations can effectively articulate the IFS value proposition and consistently improve performance outcomes such as pipeline creation, win rates, and deal quality. The position acts as a critical bridge between global enablement programs and regional

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