Commercial Manager - Advanced Simulation Technology

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a Commercial Manager in the UK, responsible for driving sales and support of software products. The ideal candidate should have experience in software sales and management, along with a relevant engineering degree. This role requires strategic business development and maintaining executive relationships. Benefits include flexi-time, medical insurance, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Flexi-time

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday per year

Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software sales is essential.
• Sales management experience required.
• Collaborative and honest approach necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for AST growth and value creation in the UK.
• Create business plans for AST in the UK.
• Conduct monthly business reviews with headquarters leadership.
• Full responsibility for P&L.

Skills

Experience in software sales

Experience in sales management

Honesty and Integrity

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Are you a driven, proactive individual looking for a growth opportunity in a dynamic company? Our client is currently seeking a Commercial Manager – Advanced Simulation Technologies. This position is responsible for sales and support of software products and customer projects in the United Kingdom. Qualified candidates for this opportunity are required to possess experience in software sales and preferably experience in sales management.

Location: Basildon or Coventry

Responsibilities:

• Develop the strategy for AST growth and value creation in the United Kingdom
• Create business plans for AST in UK
• Contribute to business planning and execution as part of the leadership team
• Maintain accurate business forecast for software license sales and AST customer projects
• Maintain budgets in alignment with the annual business plan for the department
• Conduct monthly business reviews with headquarters leadership and track target vs. achieved performance for software and customer project sales
• Hire and train sales and support staff
• Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports
• Collect and communicate market needs to AST Graz leadership
• Ensure effective and efficient use and maintenance of the customer relationship management tools for both sales and support
• Cultivate executive level relationships at key and global accounts
• Work with sales leadership to coordinate the sales approach for all accounts
• Participate in AST global sales management meetings
• Coordinate with technical leadership to jointly promote capabilities in key opportunities
• Full responsibility for P&L

Profile:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required
• Experience in CAE software sales
• Experience in sales management
• Honesty and Integrity
• Collaborative

Preferable:

• Master’s degree preferred

Benefits:

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Flexi-time
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme or Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
• Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
• One paid professional membership annually

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