IFS

enterprise software

SalesEnablementManager

Tokyo, Japan FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sales Enablement Manager at IFS. Skills: Sales Enablement Strategy, Program Development, Sales Content Enablement, Stakeholder Collaboration, Measurement & Governance. Drive sales and presales effectiveness. 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.

enterprise software

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in Sales, Presales, or Sales Enablement within enterprise software, understanding of ERP / EAM / Service / Manufacturing domains, Experience with value-based selling methodologies, Proven stakeholder management across regional and global teams, 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

Equip customer-facing teams with strategies

Design and execute a structured enablement strategy

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

Consistently improve performance outcomes such as pipeline creation

Act as a 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

Design and deliver structured onboarding programs for new hires

Develop continuous learning programs

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 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

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

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