Account Representative
3 days ago
Cambridge
The Account Representative (AR) serves as the primary contact between Ansys and customers in an assigned territory or set of named accounts or product/service lines. The Account Representative is responsible for maintaining existing customer accounts while also working to create new business. A successful Account Representative maximizes sales profitability, growth, and account penetration. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Performs sales activities; establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current and/or prospective customers to maintain renewal business and generate new business for an assigned geographic area, set of named accounts or product/service line to achieve or exceed revenue objectives ., • Sells products/services through telephone as well as face-to-face contact ., • Uncover customers' pain points, negative consequences, and desired positive business outcomes to identify the best solution. Clearly present the value of the company's products/services through metrics and proof points while tying to the customer’s needs and differentiating from the competition., • Creates and maintains account plans for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunities ., • Research sources for developing prospective customers or expanding to new groups of existing customers and for information to determine their potential ., • Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers ., • Coordinates sales effort with marketing, account team, sales management, accounting, legal and technical services groups., • Provides accurate forecasts for new sales and renewal revenues ., • Participates in trade shows and conventions; schedules training and seminars to enhance new business opportunities . Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience • Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in technical, engineering, business or related field with 1+ years professional experience OR 3+ years related experience, • Fluent in English, • Travel: up to 50% Preferred Qualifications and Skills • Basic understanding of engineering analysis and technology ., • Knowledge of the specific territory, product line, or customer(s) a plus, • Basic understanding of sales fundamentals or aptitude to learn, • Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities while tracking progress ., • Aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine appropriate solutions for customers ., • Strong communication and organizational skills, • Strong presentation and persuasion skills, • Ability to coordinate internal and external ecosystems., • Ability to network using direct (face-to-face) or indirect (email, phone, social media) technology.