Technical Sales Engineer

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities 1. Target key commercial sectors such as Energy & relating Manufacturing, Construction, and EPC to drive revenue growth. 2. Identify and support startup incubators and innovation hubs, positioning Ansys as a key simulation tool for product development and R&D. 3. Work closely with technical and pre-sales teams to showcase software capabilities and provide training where necessary. 4. Manage the entire sales cycle, from lead generation and qualification to closing deals and account management. 5. Monitor government and institutional funding programs related to research and education, leveraging opportunities for Ansys adoption. 6. Maintain accurate sales forecasting and pipeline management using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce). Key Requirements: 1. 2-5 years of sales experience in the Energy, Research, and Startup ecosystem in region of interest. 2. Prior experience in selling engineering simulation software (Ansys, Siemens, Dassault Systems, Altair, COMSOL, etc.). 3. Understanding of simulation applications in research fields, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), structural analysis (FEA), electromagnetics, and multi-physics modeling. 4. Proven ability to build relationships with universities, research institutions, and startup founders. 5. Experience working with academic licensing models and research funding programs. 6. Strong communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus), with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. 7. Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Engineering or Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Aerospace, or related fields. 2. Experience in university-industry collaboration projects. 3. Familiarity with regional government initiatives supporting research and innovation. 4. Strong network within the academic and startup community in the Middle East. Desired Candidate Profile Key Requirements: 1. 2-5 years of sales experience in the Energy, Research, and Startup ecosystem in region of interest. 2. Prior experience in selling engineering simulation software (Ansys, Siemens, Dassault Systems, Altair, COMSOL, etc.). 3. Understanding of simulation applications in research fields, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), structural analysis (FEA), electromagnetics, and multi-physics modeling. 4. Proven ability to build relationships with universities, research institutions, and startup founders. 5. Experience working with academic licensing models and research funding programs. 6. Strong communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus), with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. 7. Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Engineering or Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Aerospace, or related fields. 2. Experience in university-industry collaboration projects. 3. Familiarity with regional government initiatives supporting research and innovation. 4. Strong network within the academic and startup community in the Middle East. Company Industry IT - Software Services Department / Functional Area SalesBusiness Development Keywords Technical Sales Engineer Get real-time job updates only on our App