Regional Manager

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Sales Manager to lead sales efforts for Ansys academic solutions within Bangalore and nearby regions. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of sales experience, preferably in technology or software sales, with exposure to academic or educational sectors. You will play a key role in expanding Ansys’ footprint in academic institutions by building strong relationships and driving adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets for Ansys academic products.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders in universities, engineering colleges, and research institutes.
• Conduct product demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions tailored for academic users.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with faculty, researchers, and academic decision-makers.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to enhance customer engagement and sales effectiveness.
• Track market trends and competitor activities in the academic software domain.
• Manage sales pipeline, forecasts, and maintain CRM data accurately.
• Negotiate deals and close sales to maximize revenue and market penetration.
• Provide feedback from academic customers for continuous product and service improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 4 to 6 years of sales experience, ideally in software, technology solutions, or academic sales.
• Proven ability to engage and sell to academic institutions or education-focused organizations.
• Familiarity with engineering simulation software like Ansys is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-centric approach.
• Self-driven, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel within Bangalore and occasionally across India.