The Mathworks

Senior Sales Account Manager - Automotive

The Mathworks$110K — $130K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, science, business, or marketing.
  • 6 years of professional work experience required.
  • 3-5 years of direct sales experience in software solutions.
  • Proven success in automotive industry sales.
  • Experience managing a sales territory with a CRM system.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.
  • Candidates must have U.S. work authorization without restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Attain sales goals for software licenses and services.
  • Develop relationships within existing and new business units.
  • Generate sales through virtual and in-person customer meetings.
  • Manage a funnel of opportunities using Salesforce CRM.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute a Strategic Territory Plan.
  • Lead enterprise selling process for accounts with Enterprise License Agreements.
  • Prospect for new business within defined named accounts.
  • Prepare sales documentation, including proposals and meeting notes.

Benefits

  • Work with a well-respected name in engineering and scientific software.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with technical experts and marketing teams.
  • Work within a defined account territory, allowing for focused relationship building.
  • Engage in a mix of virtual and face-to-face sales strategies.
  • Access to comprehensive product training services for customers.
  • Opportunity to develop an expansive professional network in the automotive sector.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As a Senior Sales Account Manager, you will sell engineering and scientific software, consulting, and product training services within a named account territory. Responsibilities will include developing relationships with existing customers as well as growing new business opportunities. You will work closely with technical experts and Marketing teams to bring the full range of MathWorks product and service offerings to your accounts. The qualified candidate should have experience selling complex software solutions into automotive or commercial vehicle accounts or a closely related industry.

Responsibilities

  • Attain monthly/quarterly/annual sales goals for software licenses, software maintenance service, and professional services (consulting and product training).
  • Develop relationships within existing groups and new locations and business units.
  • Generate sales by virtual and in-person customer meetings along with public and private customer events.
  • Develop and manage a funnel of opportunities and activities using Salesforce CRM tool.
  • Collaborate with Application Engineering, Marketing, Consulting, Training, and peer sales teams at international locations to develop and execute a Strategic Territory Plan.
  • Lead an enterprise selling process for accounts with new or existing Enterprise License Agreements.
  • Prioritize and follow up on qualified leads provided by Marketing or Sales Support.
  • Prospect for new business opportunities within a defined set of named accounts.
  • Prepare required sales documentation (e.g., trip reports, proposals, meeting notes).
  • Work closely with decision makers at all levels to understand users, requirements, and management business issues.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
  • Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction.
  • A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience is required.


Additional Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering, science, business, or marketing discipline.
  • 3-5 years of direct sales experience.
  • Evidence of success in complex software solutions sales in the automotive industry.
  • Demonstrated success managing a territory using a CRM system.
  • Experience working with Application Engineers and Sales Support resources.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Travel up to 30%.

About The Mathworks

The MathWorks, Inc. is an American software company that specializes in mathematical computing software. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts. The MathWorks offers a range of products, including MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, which are used in engineering, science, and mathematics. The company serves customers in over 100 countries and has partnerships with major technology companies such as Microsoft and Intel. In 2019, The MathWorks was named one of the best places to work by Glassdoor.
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