Regional Manager - Sales

Job Description

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.

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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.

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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.