Sales Account Executive - Growth Industries

Aspen Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Technology in Houston, TX, seeks a Sales Account Executive to drive revenue for software solutions and professional services. You will manage assigned accounts, engage with executives, and coordinate with pre-sales and marketing to grow the business.

The role emphasizes consultative selling, pipeline development, and strategic deal management, with travel up to 50% and a focus on LNG, Midstream O&G and Pipeline verticals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in direct software sales.
• Experience selling into LNG, Midstream O&G and Pipeline verticals.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Chemical Engineering a plus.
• Proven track record closing large, complex opportunities.
• Ability to articulate customer benefits via financial analysis.
• Strong C-level relationship development and business acumen.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet quarterly/annual sales quotas and develop ideal pipeline.
• Manage customer relations through visits and Business Reviews.
• Articulate business value and present financial benefit assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to craft proposals and pricing.
• Negotiate deals aligned with AspenTech strategy and interests.
• Maintain CRM data accuracy and timely forecasts.

Skills

Direct sales

Consultative selling

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Chemical Engineering degree (plus)

Tools

CRM tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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

The Sales Account Executive role is directly responsible for generating revenue growth through the sale of AspenTech software solutions and professional services. This a customer facing role that requires self- motivated individuals with excellent business, industry, and sales knowledge. The Sales Account Executive will use consultative skills to position AspenTech software and services solutions with our customers and to renew and grow our business. The Sales Account Executive will manage assigned accounts and opportunities maximizing revenue growth and deepening our relationships with customers. Coordinates account resources with representatives from marketing, pre-sales engineering, and development.

Your Impact

Selling:

• Achieve assigned quarterly/annual sales quota and ideal pipeline for licenses and services in assigned accounts.
• Effectively manage customer relations through Quarterly Customer Business Reviews and regular customer visits.
• Articulate solution business value to customers. Coordinate AspenTech functional groups to develop and present customer financial benefit assessments.
• Gather market information from multiple sources, to analyze competition and consumer/market trends.
• Works cross-functionally to optimize results.
• Demonstrate understanding of the customer's business priorities and initiatives. Ability to discuss relevant trends and priorities integrating industry knowledge and solution knowledge.
• Position AspenTech capabilities in customer terms with passion and enthusiasm
• Effectively negotiate consistent with AspenTech’s overall strategy and business interests.
• Exhibit knowledge of industry value chains, businessperformance, key trends, and investment drivers.
• Demonstrate effective selling and presentation techniques to influence the customer.

Operational Excellence:

• Clear and well-articulated account strategy and plan including white-space analysis and awareness plans.
• Perform periodic review of opportunity plans with extended team.
• Overall ownership of the Deal Model process for assigned clients. This includes responsibility for proposals, contracts and pricing approval for licenses and professional services.
• Manage day-to-day sales process, coordinate account meetings, and effectively use Business Consulting (Pre-Sales Engineering) and Sales Support resources.
• Understanding of and execution against expected performance metrics, i.e., customer meetings per week, customer facing time, BPRs per quarter, pipeline quantity and velocity, etc.
• Timely and accurate input of required data into the CRM and time management systems.
• Accurate and timely completion of all reports and forecasts.

What You'll Need

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8+ years demonstrated success in direct sales of software solutions.
• Additional consideration If sold software solutions into LNG, Midstream O&G and Pipeline verticals.
• A University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) is preferred. Chemical Engineering or relevant technical degree a plus.
• Clear track record of closing large and complex sales opportunities in an efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate customer benefits through financial analysis.
• Demonstrated successat establishing and cultivating "C" level consultative relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong business acumen.
• Self-discipline and motivation to produce results.
• Specific industry knowledge and experience
• Personal computer literacy including, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM tools
• May require 50%+ travel per calendar year, including overnight travel.