Senior Sales Account Manager - Digital Grid Management

Aspen Technology; Medina; On-site; SAR 410,000 - 514,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in Saudi Arabia seeks a skilled sales professional to lead complex solution sales in the electric and natural gas markets. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, proven sales experience, preferably in utility software, and proficiency with Salesforce. Responsibilities include generating business, building account plans, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with engineering teams. A competitive salary ranging from $109,600 to $137,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, is offered for this full-time role.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Proven sales experience required, preferably in the utility software sales sector.
• Ability to travel as needed based on role and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Generate business and sell automation and control systems.
• Build and execute account plans to achieve sales goals.
• Negotiate and close sales contracts.
• Work closely with development and engineering teams.

Skills

Sales experience in utility software

Use of Salesforce

Account management

Business development

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 Role

AspenTech – Digital Grid Management (DGM) is a leading supplier of OT software for electric and natural gas markets supporting functionalities such as SCADA, DERMS, Historian and Preventative Maintenance applications. In this position you will lead complex solution sales for state‑of‑the‑art software products in electric and natural gas environments. You will be responsible for business development, delivery and explanation of complex quotations, maintaining an accurate forecast and contract closure.

Your Impact

• Generate business and sell automation and control systems and services with both smaller and major sized electric and gas utilities.
• Build and execute account plans to achieve sales goals and business unit growth.
• Manage portfolio of accounts, identify & propose qualified accounts and establish a list of target and strategic utility accounts.
• Work closely with the development and engineering teams to create fit‑for‑purpose customer solutions.
• Develop 3‑year account plans including technical solutions, pricing strategy, revenue and profit targets.
• Identify growth opportunities with each account to expand the business.
• Conduct effective sales presentations addressing the business needs to the customer and propose value‑added solutions.
• Negotiate and close sales contracts.
• Work with proposal and project delivery teams to ensure best‑in‑class technical and commercial offers to customers.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the market, trends and issues to effectively apply products and services to meet customers’ unique business goals.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree required in related field, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Proven sales experience required, preferably in the utility software sales sector or industry experience in a consultative selling role.
• Proficiency with use of Salesforce.
• Ability to travel. Actual travel percentages can vary based on role and business needs. Flexibility may be discussed through the interview process.

Candidates with similar skills or experiences may be considered and training may be offered where needed. Applicants will be reviewed for this position as well as similar roles with varying skill requirements and/or years of experience.

The salary range for this role is $109,600 to $137,000. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.