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Sales Director, Physical Systems North America

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Sales Director, Mechanical Systems North America

As a Sales Director focused on the North America Region, you will utilize your technical knowledge, understanding of customer issues, and broad industry experience to maximize the value of Cadence solutions and workflows.

You will need to rely on your strong relationship building and superior communication skills to connect with business and technology customer stakeholders, identify critical challenges and gain buy-in to drive new business.

The ideal candidate will reside in the Metro Detroit area, possess relationships with the leading automotive manufacturers and their supply chains, and demonstrate a track record of success hiring and managing a team of Sales Executives.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the existing CAE sales team, identify areas of growth and build a team to drive sales with solid and consistent YoY growth
  • Take personal responsibility for key strategic accounts. Develop win-win relationships in a mutual collaborative environment at executive level
  • Implement Solution Selling and Strategic Selling methodology within the Sales team to identify and qualify prospective companies, establish relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, and decision makers at all levels of the customer organization to and grow the mechanical systems business
  • Work with field technical team to deliver solutions specific to the Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, High-Tech and Industrial equipment markets.
  • The ability to deliver presentations with compelling technical and economic value propositions for engineering and business staff at all levels to build customer relationships and become a "trusted advisor"
  • Direct successful pre-sales campaigns (setting objectives, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering solutions) working with Cadence technical staff (application engineering, program management, R&D) and customers (engineers, managers, IT, leadership).

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Position requirements:

Experience

10+ years of Sales/Sales Management with experience selling CAE products and services

Education

MS or BS Degree in a technical discipline or business field

Location

USA - working in Livonia, MI, able to travel

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Client-provided location(s): Farmington Hills, MI
Job ID: Cadence-R53597
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-21T18:48:07

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion