Account Manager- Embedded Systems - REMOTE

at  Ansys

Requisition #: 14029
When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.
Take a leap of certainty … with Ansys.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in technical, engineering, business or related field with 4+ years sales or consulting experience in selling engineering/technology applications with a proven track record of success OR 8+ years sales or consulting experience in selling engineering/technology applications with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated proficiency of engineering analysis and technology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently, interdisciplinary and with several teams (ACE, DEV, Marketing, PM etc.) and hierarchies within the organization.
• Ability to foster collaboration & coordination with personal distributed across multiple global sites
• Travel: up to 50%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of company’s products/services and pricing practices a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the product market position.
• Background in and/or understanding of embedded systems
• Aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine appropriate solutions for customers.
• Ability to network using direct (face to face) or indirect (email, phone, social media) technology.
  At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired. Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

SUMMARY / ROLE PURPOSE

The Account Manager is responsible for directing and supporting collaborative sales efforts to grow one or more assigned product lines. The successful Account Manager will ensure the profitability and continued growth of a specific set of products for the organization. As an expert in the assigned product line, the Account Manager is responsible for achieving a direct sales quota in that product line, as well as supporting overall product-line success, all within an overlay structure.
This role is not available for sponsorship

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs product sales activities for new/renewal business for one or more assigned product lines to achieve or exceed assigned product and service revenue objectives.
• Partners with field and enterprise sales within Ansys and Channel partners, to collaboratively develop and pro-actively execute strategies that drive product and service revenue as part of an overall account strategy.
• Effectively contributes to all stages of the sales process.
• Facilitates communication with the sales and technical team with respect to updates on product capabilities, success stories and winning strategies.
• Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current and prospective customers to generate new business for the organization’s products and services.
• Participates in industry shows and conventions.
• Creates and leads advanced solution presentations to match identified customer needs using company’s products & services. Identifies Ansys advantages and positions Ansys’ products and services as superior to competitive offerings.
• Coordinates and organizes technical (ACE) support for demos, PoCs, support of evaluation, training etc.
• Works with team members to develop clear and effective written proposals, quotations, and value propositions for current and prospective customers.
• Provides client feedback to product development and marketing staff.