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Job Title: Strategic Account Manager

Location: Frankfurt Office (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

The Job

The Strategic Account Manager's purpose is to develop business with new accounts and footprint expansion within existing named accounts of the defined territory. The primary goal of the role is to meet revenue objectives and maximize AVEVA solutions and services within these accounts, whilst being a strong team player, able to conduct challenging business and commercial conversations with customers.

Key responsibilities

1. Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets supporting the regional business. Maximize revenue growth and customer outcomes through a robust cross-portfolio sales strategy, utilizing the AVEVA Strategic Sales Plays, focusing on delivering the most impact to our customers’ business.
2. Direct the account team to uncover and drive new revenue generation and be solely accountable for all commercial activity within the account from opportunity inception to contract closure.
3. Define and execute your Account Manager Business Plan, outlining your strategic and tactical approaches for achieving your targets.
4. Plan and organize all related sales activities from prospecting to closing business in line with the Framework of ONE AVEVA. Comply with AVEVA’s Processes and Policies and other communication from management.
5. Identify, pursue, and develop C-Level client relationships to deepen understanding of their digital initiatives and business drivers. These relationships will secure AVEVA’s position as a strategic partner providing significant value through transformational sales initiatives.
6. Analyze ongoing performance against your plan to develop monthly reports, including long-term account strategies, customer visits, revenue status, and forecasts.
7. Maintain and develop the customer pipeline following stage-gate forecasting protocols and all activity within AVEVA’s CRM solution.
8. Significant experience in sales, account management, or business development roles selling software solutions to Owner Operators, EPCs, or Design consultants.
9. Well-versed with IT solutions and the industries served by AVEVA (Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Mining, Metals, Materials, Marine).
10. Ability to understand the customer’s business and uncover their key problems, matching AVEVA’s solutions appropriately.
11. Self-starter capable of developing new client engagements through the entire sales cycle.
12. Skilled in operating at various levels, from end-user to senior decision-makers, aligning business problems with technology solutions.
13. Strong understanding of the business benefits of AVEVA solutions and services, able to describe product benefits and advise on their advantages.
14. Commercial and analytical skills to identify market trends and opportunities, creating dynamic business and account plans.
15. Excellent communication skills in all forms – written, oral, email, presentation. Fluency in English and the local language at C1/C2 level is required.

Desired skills

• Domain expertise and relationships in LNG, Chemical, Midstream, or EPC companies.
• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant area to key AVEVA industries.

Our Commercial team, over 2,000 colleagues strong, is dedicated to understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions. If you are passionate about growth, tackling complex challenges, and building strong customer relationships, you'll find success in our Commercial team.