Account Manager - CAE (f/m/d)

Hexagon Geosystems

  • South East England
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
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  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy tailored to the CAE market.
  • Identify and prioritize target customers within the aerospace and defense industry, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and R&D-driven organizations.
  • Drive new business development within the aerospace and defense industry expand partnerships with engineering teams, R&D departments, and decision-makers.
Revenue Generation and Business Development:
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing high-value deals with enterprise clients.
  • Develop a consultative sales approach to demonstrate how CAE simulation, FEA, CFD, and Multiphysics software can optimize product design and engineering processes.
  • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.
  • Work closely with technical sales engineers to provide proof-of-concept projects.
Cross-functional collaboration:
  • With technical teams, product managers, and marketing to deliver value-driven solutions to customers.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline, and forecasts using CRM tools.
Market and Competitive Analysis:
  • Monitor CAE industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors to refine sales strategies.
  • Provide feedback to the R&D and product management teams to align software offerings with market demands.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical symposiums (e.g., NAFEMS, ASME, SAE, AIAA).
QualificationsNecessary
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in software sales
  • Technical understanding of simulation technologies (FEA, CFD, or multiphysics) or engineering design processes
  • Proven ability to develop new business opportunities with a growth-oriented, proactive mindset
  • Genuine interest in engineering and innovation, with a strong affinity for technology and R&D-driven customer environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly within complex technical sales cycles
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • Willingness to travel (approximately 30-40%)
Ideally
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Experiencie within the aerospace and defense industry
  • Familiarity with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar
  • Understanding of CRM systems, PLM platforms, or digital twin concepts
We encourage applicants to share measurable examples of their previous experience-numbers tell a story!What we offer
  • A pioneering legacy - Join MSC Software, the original founder of the CAE industry, and be part of the company that shaped engineering simulation from the start.
  • Cutting-edge projects & technologies - Work with the latest tools and contribute to the design of cars, aircraft, and advanced components before they go to market.
  • Innovation at the core - Collaborate with R&D teams and forward-thinking customers to shape future technologies and bring innovative solutions to life.
  • Remote flexibility - Enjoy the benefits of a remote role with a strong, international team culture and digital collaboration tools.
  • Family-friendly policies - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay to support you during life's important moments.
Hexagon posts all official job opportunities on either careers-manufacturing.hexagon.com or careers.hexagon.com and communicates only from email addresses ending in @hexagon.com. We never request payment or personal banking information during recruitment. No offers will ever be extended without a proper interview via Teams or in person, never done over email alone. If you suspect fraud, it probably is, and contact us at recruitment.us.mi@hexagon.com.Information at a GlanceBusiness Unit: Business Area D&EWorkplace: England or Wales (Remote)Job Function: SalesReq ID: 1827About HexagonHexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.© 2025 Hexagon AB and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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