Startup Account Manager

EDRMedeso; Tampere; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EDRMedeso in Tampere is seeking an ambitious Startup Account Manager to grow the Ansys Startup Program across Finland and the Baltic states. You will manage relationships with startups and help them succeed, while identifying high-potential new participants.

This hands-on role suits someone with 2-3 years of sales or business development experience who is fluent in Finnish and English and eager to build a career in technology sales, deep tech, and startups. Expected start January 2027.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sales or business development experience.
• 1-2 years working with startups or in technology.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in Finnish and English; able to commute to Tampere office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with startups in the Ansys Startup Program.
• Help startups maximize value by guiding them and connecting to technical resources.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard high-potential startups across Finland & the Baltics.
• Represent EDRMedeso at startup events and in outreach activities; maintain CRM records.

Skills

2-3 years sales

startup experience

communication skills

Finnish & English fluency

Job description

EDRMedeso is looking for an ambitious Startup Account Manager to help grow the Ansys Startup Program across Finland & The Baltics.

This is a hands-on role perfect for someone with 2-3 years of sales experience who wants to develop a career in technology sales, deep tech, and startups. You will be responsible for managing relationships with startups already in the program, ensuring they succeed, and winning new high-potential startups to join the program.

You’ll work with innovative early-stage companies building products in robotics, aerospace, electronics, automotive, energy, and other deep-tech sectors, helping them leverage simulation tools from Ansys to accelerate product development.

Key Responsibilities

Startup Relationship Management

• Manage and nurture relationships with startups already in the Ansys Startup Program.
• Help startups maximize the value of simulation tools by providing guidance and connecting them with technical resources.
• Track engagement, success, and adoption within the program.

New Startup Acquisition

• Identify and reach out to high-potential startups across the Finland & The Baltics
• Qualify and onboard new startups into the program.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective program participants.
• Represent EDRMedeso at startup events, accelerators, and innovation hubs.
• Assist in sales activities, including outreach, presentations, and follow-ups.
• Work closely with sales development, marketing and application engineers to close opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on pipeline progress and metrics.
• Share insights on startup trends and opportunities in the Finnish and The Baltic markets.

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in sales and/or business development.
• 1-2 years working with startups or within the technology industry.
• Strong interest in technology, startups, and innovation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple relationships.
• Good communication and presentation skills: Fluent in Finnish and English.
• Must be able to commute to the Tampere office and comfortable with working in an office environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience working within the engineering, simulation, or technical software industries
• Familiarity with startup ecosystems, accelerators, or incubators
• Understanding of industries such as robotics, aerospace, automotive, electronics, or energy
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Please note: this is an associate level role, and the predicted start date is January 2027.