Director, Area Sales

Aspen Technology

North America, United States
Not specified; likely hybrid or remote given the north america focus and need for travel.
15 years enterprise software sales experience
5 years direct sales management experience
North america regional revenue targets
Aspen Technology is seeking a Director of Area Sales to lead a team of Sales Account Managers and meet revenue goals within North America. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise software sales, particularly in the chemicals market, and will be responsible for managing team performance and client relationships

Job Summary

  • The Director, Area Sales is responsible for meeting aggressive regional license revenue and service sales targets within North America.
  • This position directly manages a geographically dispersed team of up to eight experienced Sales Account Managers.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with C-Suite executives and perform in a highly stressful, result-focused environment.

Matching Summary

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Aspen Technology is seeking a Director of Area Sales to lead a team of Sales Account Managers and meet revenue goals within North America. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise software sales, particularly in the chemicals market, and will be responsible for managing team performance and client relationships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years enterprise software sales experience
  • 5 years direct sales management experience
  • North America regional revenue targets
  • Manage team of up to eight account managers
  • C-Suite executive interaction skills

Nice-to-have

  • Chemicals market industry knowledge
  • Process modeling software familiarity
  • Consultative relationship building selling skills
  • Advance process control expertise
  • Manufacturing execution systems knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 15 years selling enterprise software
  • Minimum 5 years direct sales management experience
  • Requires 50% travel per calendar year
  • Business or Chemical Engineering degree preferred

Work Rights

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