
Account Manager - CAE (f/m/d)
- South East England
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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%)
- 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
- 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.
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