About SmartSimple, Foundant & Giving Data
At SmartSimple, Foundant Technologies, & GivingData, we empower mission-driven organizations to manage their data, workflows, and impact with our comprehensive software solutions. From grant management and community foundations to process automation and data collaboration, our combined expertise supports a diverse range of organizations - from nonprofits and charitable entities to corporations and governments.
With the recent merger of SmartSimple, Foundant Technologies & GivingData, we’ve created a powerhouse of solutions designed to meet the unique needs of organizations striving to make a difference. Together, we’re setting new standards in innovation, flexibility, and impact management by helping organizations achieve their missions more efficiently and effectively.
Role Summary
The Director of Solution Consulting will lead Foundant’s Solution Consulting function, driving strategic transformation from a product-led to a vertical-led sales motion. This role will establish industry-standard best practices for SaaS pre-sales, ensuring Solution Consultants evolve from primarily demo-focused roles to true consultative partners. The Director will build a team that deeply understands vertical-specific use cases, collaborates on solution design, and contributes to accurate professional services estimations, ultimately improving win rates and client success.
Where You’ll Work:
- As a remote-first workplace, we believe in offering flexibility and the freedom to work where it suits you best, while staying connected through technology. Our global network of talent is supported by physical office hubs and virtual collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation and growth thrive.
- With headquarters in Bozeman, Montana (Foundant), Toronto, Canada (SmartSimple), and our EMEA office in Dublin, Ireland, you’ll be part of a globally connected team. Whether you’re working remotely or from one of our office locations, you’ll be contributing to a vibrant, collaborative culture focused on driving meaningful impact across the world.
What You'll Do:
- Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and implement a vision for Solution Consulting aligned with SaaS industry best practices. Lead the transition from product-centric demos to consultative engagements focused on vertical-specific workflows and outcomes.
- Team Development & Enablement: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Solution Consultants. Establish frameworks for discovery, solution mapping, and value-based presentations.
- Consultative Pre-Sales Engagement: Ensure Solution Consultants act as trusted advisors, guiding prospects through business challenges and aligning solutions to strategic goals. Integrate professional services estimation into pre-sales processes for accurate scoping and pricing.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales to design vertical-led sales plays and improve deal velocity. Work closely with Product and Operations to provide feedback and ensure alignment with client needs.
- Operational Excellence: Define KPIs for consultative effectiveness, including win rates, deal cycle time, and forecast accuracy. Implement scalable processes and tools for solution consulting across multiple verticals.
What You'll Need:
- 10+ years in SaaS solution consulting, pre-sales engineering, or related roles, with 5+ years in leadership positions.
- Proven success in transforming solution consulting teams to adopt consultative, value-based selling methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Challenger, Solution Selling).
- Experience driving verticalization strategies in SaaS organizations.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit and/or government sectors, including grantmaking, fundraising, and community impact workflows.
- Ability to collaborate on professional services scoping and estimation during pre-sales.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Ability to travel as needed (estimated 20-30%).
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Foundant’s product suite or similar platforms serving nonprofits and government organizations.
- Experience implementing sales enablement strategies and leveraging tools like Salesforce, Gong, or similar.
- Background in consultative selling methodologies and SaaS best practices for pre-sales.
Why You’ll Love Working at SmartSimple + Foundant + GivingData
- At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to innovation and making a positive impact. Whether you’re working on projects that empower not-for-profits, community foundations, or corporations, your contributions will help drive real-world change.
- We offer competitive salary and benefits, including tuition, and lifestyle reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives.
- With our Flexible PTO policy, you’ll have the freedom to manage your time in a way that supports your personal well-being and professional success.
- We’re committed to your professional and personal development. With our merger, you'll have the chance to collaborate across teams, giving you exposure to diverse ideas, expertise, and projects that span multiple industries.
- As part of a larger organization, you’ll have even more opportunities to grow your career. Whether it’s exploring new roles, leadership opportunities, or shifting to a different department, we support internal mobility to help you achieve your career goals
- You’ll enjoy autonomy and responsibility, empowering you to approach your work creatively and independently, fostering innovation and independent thought.
- Employee recognition is a core part of our culture. When you do a great job, we make sure everyone knows about it!
SmartSimple, Foundant & GivingData are equal opportunity employers, committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Indigenous status, age, disability, or individuals who may require accommodation.
SmartSimple, Foundant & GivingData are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process and require accommodation, please contact [email protected].
