Sales Account Executive

Aspentech; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Sales Account Executives to drive revenue growth through innovative software solutions in the process manufacturing sector. This role demands self-motivated individuals with proven sales experience, as you will engage directly with customers to foster strong relationships and ensure success. You will be part of a passionate team that values ambition and strives for excellence, supported by career development programs and a vibrant community culture. If you are ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and help shape the future of technology in the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven software sales experience or consultative selling experience.
• Strong understanding of the sales cycle and managing complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue growth through software sales and professional services.
• Manage assigned accounts, maximizing revenue and deepening customer relationships.
• Achieve sales quota with exceptional forecast predictability.

Skills

Software Sales Experience

Consultative Selling

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Sales Cycle Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Production

Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

SalesForce

Job description

Aspen Tech is a global leader in providing technical software solutions for process manufacturing industries. We are currently seeking Sales Account Executives with proven software sales experience or industry experience in a consultative selling role.
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us is our aspiration, our desire, and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride, and aspiration in many ways from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The Sales Account Executive role is directly responsible for generating revenue growth through the sale of AspenTech software solutions and professional services. This is a customer-facing role that requires self-motivated individuals with excellent business and sales knowledge. The Sales Account Executive will use consultative skills to position AspenTech software and services solutions with our customers and to renew and grow our business.
The Sales Account Executive will manage assigned accounts and opportunities maximizing revenue growth and deepening our relationships with customers. Coordinates account resources with representatives from marketing, presales, engineering, and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve quarterly and annual sales quota with exceptional forecast predictability.
• Achieve assigned objectives of sales pipeline development and sales progression/velocity.
• Manage day-to-day sales process, coordinate account meetings, and coordinate sales support resources.
• Provide sales and executive management with account updates, sales forecasts, and operational usage of SalesForce.
• Coordinate and lead multidivisional account teams to achieve customer success.
• Work as a team leader and member collaboratively on sales engagements involving global account opportunities.
• Develop and nurture C Level relationships at assigned customers with the intention of having referenceable customers and becoming a trusted advisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with experience selling software; preference for experience with industrial or applications software or selling to Industrial customers within the process industries.
• Proven software sales experience or industry experience in a consultative selling role.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of the sales cycle and ability to manage complex sales processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Additional Considerations:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial Production, or Petroleum Engineering.
• Experience selling to customers in the Energy/Petroleum/Engineering industry.
• Familiarity with process modeling software products and services, advanced process control / real-time optimization, manufacturing systems, and planning and scheduling solutions preferred.
• Process industry knowledge.

Required Experience:

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