Industry Advisor- Aerospace and Defense

PTC; Budock Water; On-site; GBP 53,499 - 137,199; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based compensation

Employee Share Purchase Programme

Job summary

PTC is seeking an Industry Principal to strategically influence the company’s market growth and collaborate with C-level stakeholders in the Aerospace and Defense sector. This role demands over 15 years of experience and a strong industry network, with the ability to drive account engagement and pipeline creation.

You will collaborate closely with various teams, leveraging industry insights to enhance PTC’s market positioning. Compensation ranges from €62,000 to €159,000 annually, plus performance-based incentives and employee share options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience within Aerospace and Defense.
• Deep understanding of market trends and customer challenges.
• Ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted industry advisor to customers and executive leadership.
• Engage with C-level stakeholders to identify business challenges.
• Develop scalable industry go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Enterprise customer engagement

Strategic sales support

Executive presence

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

PTC is a global technology company that helps businesses integrate physical and digital solutions.

Role Summary

The Industry Principal (IP) is a strategic role responsible for shaping PTC’s growth and market strategy within a specific industry vertical. Acting as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, the IP brings deep industry expertise, executive engagement, and market insight to help drive early‑stage pipeline creation, strategic account expansion, and long‑term growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted industry advisor to customers, sales teams, and executive leadership
• Engage with C‑level stakeholders to identify business challenges, transformation priorities, and strategic opportunities
• Leverage industry relationships and executive networks to expand access, strengthen customer engagement, and identify new strategic opportunities
• Drive early‑stage pipeline creation and strategic account engagement across priority accounts
• Develop scalable industry go‑to‑market plays, messaging, and executive engagement strategies
• Partner closely with account teams on strategic account planning, stakeholder mapping, and opportunity progression
• Leverage industry expertise and relationships to expand executive access and strengthen PTC’s market presence
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Services, and Partners to align industry priorities and influence roadmap direction
• Build and strengthen relationships with strategic partners and GSIs to drive aligned go‑to‑market execution and customer outcomes
• Represent PTC at customer meetings, conferences, and industry events to elevate thought leadership and market awareness
• Provide industry insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback to improve positioning and solution strategy
• Mentor and enable GTM teams on industry trends, business value messaging, and executive engagement approaches

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience within Aerospace and Defense, including enterprise customer engagement and strategic sales support
• Strong industry expertise with a deep understanding of market trends, business drivers, and customer challenges
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive and C‑level stakeholders
• Proven experience supporting complex enterprise sales cycles and strategic account growth
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to translate business priorities into strategic technology and transformation discussions
• Established industry network and relationships preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Willingness to travel (about 25%) as needed for customer and industry engagement

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is determined using objective and gender‑neutral criteria, including relevant professional experience, skills, qualifications, role responsibilities, and geographic location. The anticipated annual OTE salary range for this position is €62,000 – €159,000. In addition to base salary, the position may be eligible for a performance‑based variable compensation plan, and eligible employees may also participate in PTC’s Employee Share Purchase Programme (ESPP), subject to local eligibility criteria and applicable law.