What is Epicor
Epicor is a portfolio of mid-market ERP and industry-vertical platforms — Kinetic (manufacturing), Prophet 21 (distribution), BisTrack and Eclipse (distribution verticals), and Epicor for Service Enterprises — serving manufacturing and distribution businesses globally. Most demand sits in the US, with strong concentrations in the Midwest manufacturing belt, the Southeast, and Texas.
Who hires Epicor specialists
Epicor partners (consultancies) account for the majority of new-implementation work. Roles are project-based, and the career path runs Functional Consultant → Senior → Lead → Practice Director.
End-user manufacturers and distributors running Kinetic, Prophet 21, BisTrack, or Eclipse internally hire functional consultants, administrators, and lead architects to own the platform.
Epicor role families
Kinetic Functional Consultant. Configures Kinetic ERP, runs requirements gathering, leads UAT and end-user training. Manufacturing-vertical depth (discrete, mixed-mode, or process) commands a meaningful premium.
Kinetic Technical / Customisation Developer. Builds customisations using Customization Tools, BPM workflows, and BAQ/Dashboard development.
Prophet 21 Consultant. Specialises in Prophet 21 distribution-vertical implementations. Talent supply is small relative to demand.
BisTrack / Eclipse Consultant. Specialist roles for the building-products and HVAC-plumbing distribution verticals. Highly scarce talent.
Solution Architect. Designs end-to-end Epicor configurations and integrations across complex client landscapes.
Implementation / Project Manager. Runs Epicor implementations end to end, manages partner-client relationships, owns the project plan and budget.
Practice Director / VP Epicor. Runs an Epicor partner practice or in-house Epicor capability with P&L responsibility.
2026 Epicor salary benchmarks
A mid-level Epicor Kinetic Functional Consultant in the US — Epicor's largest market — earns $90,000–$120,000 in 2026, rising to $180,000–$240,000+ at practice-director level. In the UK the same role pays £48,000–£65,000, with practice leads at £100,000–£140,000+. Prophet 21, BisTrack, and Eclipse specialists earn 5–10% above Kinetic peers due to scarcer supply.
→ Read the full 2026 Epicor Salary Guide
Certifications that pay a premium
- Epicor Kinetic Certified Consultant — table stakes for partner-side functional consultants
- Epicor Kinetic Technical / BPM Customization — required for technical/developer roles
- Prophet 21 / BisTrack / Eclipse product training — material premium because of scarce supply
- APICS CPIM / CSCP — strong differentiator for manufacturing-vertical consultants
Frequently asked questions
What does an Epicor consultant do?
An Epicor consultant configures, implements, and supports the Epicor ERP platform (most commonly Kinetic for manufacturing or Prophet 21 for distribution) for partners or end-user customers. The role covers requirements gathering, module configuration, customisation, data migration, integration, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
What is the average Epicor consultant salary in the US?
A mid-level Epicor Kinetic Functional Consultant in the US earns $90,000–$120,000 in 2026. Senior consultants earn $120,000–$150,000, and practice directors earn $180,000–$240,000+. Prophet 21, BisTrack, and Eclipse specialists earn 5–10% above Kinetic peers.
Why do Prophet 21 and BisTrack specialists earn more than Kinetic consultants?
Both product lines came into the Epicor stable through acquisitions and serve specific distribution verticals. The talent pool is small, demand is steady, and switching premiums of 20%+ are common when consultants move.
Where are the best Epicor jobs in the US?
Epicor is headquartered in Austin, TX. Major hubs include the Texas tri-cities (Austin, Dallas, Houston), the Midwest manufacturing belt (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois), the Southeast (Atlanta, Charlotte, the Carolinas), the Pacific Northwest, and Pennsylvania.
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