The primary mission of the sales expert is to achieve revenue targets and growth objectives within their territory, which includes a list of accounts and Industry Process Experiences. They perform end-to-end customer engagements from OPEN lead to CLOSE, compliant with the DS Referential - LEVERAGE process - and deliver the revenue plan.
Responsibilities include:
- Systematically engage customers by value using the VALUE ENGAGEMENT framework, positioning and selling the value of Industry Solution Experiences, Industry Process Experiences, and Roles.
- Sell 3DS value and strategic vision by promoting Brand Promise and Industry Fundamentals to secure long-term business transformation commitments from customers.
- Leverage the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform as the preferred channel for building intimate client relationships (IFWE LOOP) and align with 3DS Ecosystem activities and deliverables.
- Sell on value within a defined territory through assigned Industry Process Experiences and Roles.
- Perform end-to-end sales engagements in compliance with the DS Referential - LEVERAGE and VALUE ENGAGEMENT processes, and in accordance with the IFWE Loop engagement.
- Manage negotiations with customers, adhering to all 3DS engagement processes (SBO, IOC, CLOSA, Revenue recognition), government and local regulations, DS policies, and ethical standards.
- Define and execute a sales strategy to meet revenue targets and sustain growth, leveraging sales initiatives from various brands.
- Drive growth in the assigned territory based on Industry Market Analysis and TARGET process, covering:
- Installed base
- Supply network & Ecosystem
- The “like” accounts
- The new Core Industry
- Transform Marketing and Sales based on DS Referential – LEVERAGE process into Opportunities
- Orchestrate 3DS responses to Requests For Proposal
- Build and develop trusted relationships at the executive level and throughout client organizations to ensure sustainable business for 3DS
- Promote the 3DS vision and Brand Promise
- Contribute to best practices through Lessons Learned, RCA, Analytics, and Loss reviews
- Use and maintain “My Client Engagement” data according to corporate guidance, ensuring data accuracy
- Provide accurate forecasts for four rolling quarters and the fiscal year, maintaining an appropriate pipeline to reach business objectives
- Act as an IFWE Loop “Champion” for business initiatives within relevant communities.
Experience in selling to C-Level Executives and in Simulation or enterprise software business.
Required skills include:
- 3DS Company Knowledge
- Effective Communication
- Effective Negotiation
- Managing Ecosystem
- Sales Processes & Tools
- Sales Strategy Management
- Setting Customer Value Roadmaps