Pre Sales Technical Account Manager

Siemens; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a PreSales Technical Account Manager in Pretoria. You will engage with strategic customers, particularly in the automotive EV sector, to uncover growth opportunities and deliver innovative solutions. Excellent communication, presentation skills, and a degree in engineering are essential. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and an understanding of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, among other qualifications. This position is key to guiding enterprise clients through their digital transformation journey.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in automotive or related industries.
• Broad knowledge of PLM / CAD / Simulation / MOM experience.
• Ability to manage resources effectively, especially in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with strategic customers for growth in the automotive EV sector.
• Act as a trusted advisor to build business cases aligned with customer goals.
• Engage senior stakeholders to present business value.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Complex idea communication

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Xcelerator portfolio

Job description

Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline: February 09, 2026

About the role

• At Siemens Digital Industries Software, we help our customers transform ideas into reality.
• As a PreSales Technical Account Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding enterprise customers through their digital transformation journey. Your mission? To connect business challenges with cutting-edge solutions and deliver measurable value.
• Location: Pretoria (South Africa) or Middle East (Riyadh preferred; Dubai/Abu Dhabi considered).

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with strategic customers—primarily in the automotive EV sector—to uncover opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor, building compelling business cases and solution roadmaps aligned with customer goals.
• Coordinate pre-sales activities across Siemens teams, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Engage senior stakeholders, presenting business value at management and C-level.
• Lead proposal responses, ROI analyses, and benchmarking to win new business.
• Collaborate internally on account reviews, pipeline forecasting, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a culture of learning and mentor colleagues where possible.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to engage stakeholders and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Professional experience in automotive or related industries; OEM exposure is highly valued.
• Broad knowledge of Siemens Xcelerator portfolio (Teamcenter, NX, Simcenter, Opcenter) or equivalent PLM / CAD / Simulation / MOM experience.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• A degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage resources effectively—especially in a remote setting.
• Pre-sales experience is a plus, but not essential.