Account Development Representative

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Key Responsibilities:
Siemens Account Development Representatives are responsible for opening new accounts or new departments in existing customer base. This role works directly with selling teams, in an assigned region, to identify, penetrate, and cultivate new business opportunities. Execution of new business strategies will include research, cold calling, and advanced qualification. Team members will set meetings, schedule technical resources, track activity and proactively update selling teams on next steps for new and developing opportunities.

Candidates must be highly proficient in communication and coordination with internal organizations. They must understand the overall value proposition of the solutions they are selling and be able to quickly communicate the message. Success in the position depends heavily on building a trusted partnership with the local sales team to define a dynamic list of target accounts and agreement on upfront pursuit strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and setup for outbound daily calls and other pursuit strategies

• Conduct initial phone qualification and research on assigned target accounts to gather intelligence

• Build prospect interest in the products and services offered by Siemens PLM Software through web, social media, e-mail and primarily phone interaction

• Enrich and profile our databases (Eloqua and Salesforce) to identify new interest

• Systematically follow-up all target account activities to develop total qualified opportunities that produce an above average close rate

• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment

• Works under moderate supervision and usually receives detailed instructions on all work

Qualifications:

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Fearless and persistence in cold calling new account targets

• Proven ability to open doors, and build relationships at all levels in an organization

• Able to think creatively and apply new ideas to overcome objections and barriers

• Works well on a team and has strong communication skills

• Highly organized and can manage a large volume of opportunities

• Proficient in using CRM systems (Salesforce)

• Ability to research and quickly translate information into action

• Self-motivated and target driven

Education and Experience Requirement:

• Growing existing accounts in new divisions and qualifying new business prospects

• 1 - 3 years inside sales and/or direct selling experience

• Engineering and or technical background beneficial but not required

• Working knowledge of CRM systems

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.