Senior Advisory Solutions Consultant - SaaS

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. This is a hybrid role based in London. You must live within commuting distance of our office at The Walkie Talkie (20 Fenchurch St) and be willing to come in weekly, though the specific days will depend on client needs. This role involves about 30% travel. Important: You must live in the UK and be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

The Role: As a Senior Advisory Solutions Consultant, you are the technical lead during the sales process. You will work with the sales team to show prospective clients how Appian’s platform works in practice. This role follows our SC 2.0 model - which means moving beyond basic feature demos to act as a strategic partner for our customers. You will co‑create solutions with them, using your technical background to help shape their long‑term strategy. This position requires technical creativity to build working prototypes and the business sense to explain why they matter. You will be responsible for handling technical objections, answering detailed product questions, and making sure potential customers understand exactly how our software fits into their business.

What you’ll do:

• Work with Account Executives to meet sales goals across large enterprise accounts in the UK and Ireland.
• Manage all technical aspects of a sales campaign, from initial meetings to final presentations.
• Write and organize technical responses for RFPs and formal proposals.
• Build and present proof‑of‑concept applications that solve specific customer problems.
• Explain technical details and business benefits to executives and stakeholders.
• Represent Appian at industry events, conferences, and seminars.
• Build long‑term relationships with technical staff at target accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to get the resources or information needed to close a deal.

Your background:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience: 10+ years as a Solutions Consultant or Sales Engineer for enterprise software.
• Technical Background: You must have a background in hands‑on technical work, such as previous experience as a Software Engineer or Technical Consultant.
• Sales Partnership: You view yourself as a partner to the sales team, taking equal responsibility for account planning and meeting revenue targets.
• Technical Knowledge: You can answer deep functional questions and are comfortable discussing production environments, including APIs, application servers, and databases.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department‑specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First‑Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee‑led affinity groups.

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family‑forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian: Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else.

Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.