Regional Manager-Academic Markets East Coast
LOCATION: Concord, MA
COMPANY INTRODUCTION: Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks’ mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone in product development and foster a collaborative user community. SolidWorks has since become the standard for affordable and highly capable solids modeling. Today, SolidWorks continues to develop CAD software for the mainstream based upon ease-of-use, linkage to automated assembly & drafting functions and compatibility with existing engineering systems. Since our founding, SolidWorks has installed well over 600,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products through a worldwide reseller network in 70 countries. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company’s Web site (http://www.solidworks.com/).
DESCRIPTION: The Regional Manager of Academic Markets will combine sales skills, marketing expertise, and technical proficiency to successfully promote the SolidWorks Education Program in their assigned geographical
• Meeting defined License/Revenue goals
• Increasing installed base of SolidWorks software
• Actively manage, support and grow indirect channel partners
• Defining and executing plans to penetrate new markets/opportunities at all Academic levels
• Increasing awareness of the SolidWorks Education program
• Coordinating and participating in academic events, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc
• Providing product demonstrations, basic technical support, and updating information for educational end-users
• Fostering long-term collaboration with leading engineering schools
• Developing marketing opportunities for the Corporation within the academic community.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of software solutions sales experience, or educational sales experience. Current experience in the Mechanical Design Automation industry is a big plus.
EDUCATION: BS/BA in a technical/business discipline.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Able to function both independently and in cooperation with authorized sales channel and with other software solution partners in order to close business
• Possess superior time-management and organizational skills
• Display outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SolidWorks offers an excellent salary with potential for bonus, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision care for employee & dependents offered at a very low 3 to 8% of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, immediate 401K enrollment, 401K match, 3 weeks vacation and 10 paid holidays.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: careers@solidworks.com
