Account Representative (m/f/d)

isting customer accounts while also working to create new business.

A successful Account Representative (m/f/d) 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 customer's pain points, negative consequences, and desired positive business outcomes to identify the best solution. Clearly present the value of company's products/services through metrics and proof points while tying to the customer's needs and differentiating from 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 in 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 and in the local language of the territory

• 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

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.