Solutions Consultant – Large Enterprise

QAD

. Lead pre-sales strategy and execution for large, multi-site global manufacturing accounts from first conversation through signed contract .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, SpainSeniorLead💰 €90,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading pre-sales strategies and executing complex evaluations for large manufacturing accounts, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficient in building ROI analyses and managing stakeholder relationships across C-suite and plant leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing LeadershipOperational Excellence (Opex)Lean Six SigmaROI AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Continuous ImprovementCAPEX/Opex PlanningBudgetingP&L ManagementTechnical ScopingRFP CoordinationRedzone ExperienceMES SoftwareOEE SoftwareSAP

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingAssessment SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Oracle NetSuiteQADProject Management ToolsFinancial Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsComplianceQualityProductivityReliabilitySchedulingGlobal ManufacturingEMEAAPACContinuous Improvement Methodology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead pre-sales strategy and execution for large, multi-site global manufacturing accounts from first conversation through signed contract
Deliver onsite and remote Executive Overviews for C-suite and plant-leadership stakeholders
Serve as subject matter expert across Redzone capabilities including Productivity/OEE, Compliance/Quality, Reliability/Maintenance, Learning, Scheduling, and ChampionAI
Lead onsite and remote Opportunity Assessments and translate shop-floor realities into quantified business cases
Build ROI, cash-flow, and breakeven analyses for enterprise procurement and finance review
Create technical scoping documents and partner with Project Management and Implementation teams for clean handovers
Coordinate and author RFP, RFQ, and URS responses for complex evaluations
Mentor and develop Account Executives and fellow Solutions Consultants
Partner with regional leadership to shape and scale the Large Enterprise Solutions Consulting practice across EMEA and APAC
Travel across EMEA and occasionally further afield for global account engagements, up to 75% during peak sales periods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in manufacturing leadership, operations, compliance, or continuous improvement (Opex) in a production environment, on the plant floor, in assembly, or in a factory setting, in any manufacturing industry
Demonstrated leadership experience leading a team, shift, plant function, or cross-functional program
Experience as an operational excellence (Opex) practitioner using Lean Six Sigma or another continuous improvement methodology
Comfortable discussing CAPEX/Opex planning, budgeting, and P&L with plant and finance leadership
Ability to influence executives and business owners and build trusted-advisor relationships
Sound judgement and excellent assessment skills
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluent English required
A second or third language is advantageous; German particularly preferred, along with French, Italian, Spanish, or other European languages
Hands-on Redzone experience is advantageous
Experience selling or supporting connected-worker, MES, or OEE software into large, global manufacturing enterprises is advantageous
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or QAD is advantageous
BA or BS in a relevant field such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership/Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management
At least 10 years in a Manufacturing Operations, Continuous Improvement, or Compliance leadership role
Direct experience leading people or cross-functional teams
Ability to travel across EMEA and occasionally further afield, up to 75% during peak sales periods
Must be based in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, or Spain

Benefits

Comp & perks

Program that support a healthy work-life balance
The opportunity to join a growing business as it launches into its next phase of expansion and transformation
A collaborative culture where idea-sharing is prioritized over level or hierarchy
Compensation based on experience and desired skill set
Eligible for a sales commission plan for Solutions Consultants
Remote work arrangement