Account Manager

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

The Job 

As an Account Manager specialising in the Growth and Territory Segment, you will be responsible for driving growth by selling AVEVA’s suite of products and services to new and growth customers.  

Your role will be pivotal in expanding AVEVA’s presence in this market, enabling these customers to leverage our agile data platform to manage their engineering and process data as a unified digital twin. You will focus on meeting sales goals while delivering value-driven solutions to new and existing accounts.  

Regular regional travel will be required in this role, with occasional international travel, approx. 50-60 % PA. 

Responsibilities 

• New Business Acquisition: Your main focus is to identify and engage customers that have not previously used AVEVA solutions, securing new business and expanding our market presence. 

• Account Growth: Develop and nurture relationships with existing customers to drive, upsell and cross-sell opportunities, increasing ARR. 

• Sales Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute detailed account plans, from prospecting and qualifying leads to closing deals, ensuring revenue targets are achieved and forecasts are met. 

• Collaborative Selling: Work closely with internal teams and leverage cross-functional resources to support account management and ensure sales goals are achieved. 

• Market Expertise: Stay informed on industry trends, customer needs, and competitive products to effectively position AVEVA’s solutions. 

• Continuous Development: Stay up to date on AVEVA’s product offerings and sales methodologies through ongoing training. 

• Customer Engagement: Deliver compelling sales presentations that address specific business needs, showcasing the value and unique differentiation of AVEVA’s technology. 

• Issue Management: Proactively address and resolve customer issues, collaborating with internal teams to ensure satisfaction. 

• Pipeline Management: Use Salesforce and the MEDDPICC sales methodology to manage your sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasts and reporting. 

Skills & Qualifications 

• Proven track record in solution-based direct sales, including relationship-building at all levels within client organizations. 

• Strong business development experience, where your focus is on hunting and securing new customers and business opportunities.  

• Demonstrated ability to deliver against an individual sales target. 

• Experienced in selling SaaS or DaaS (Data as a Service) solutions.  

• Demonstrated ability to close complex software and product agreements, owning the entire sales process. 

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the local language to a minimum level of B2. 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities, able to engage effectively with various stakeholders. 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. 

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications 

• Experience in industrial software, engineering software, or automation is highly preferred. 

• Familiarity with Salesforce and the MEDDPICC sales framework. 

UK Benefits include:

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.