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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to oversee direct sales to enterprise accounts and business operations within our integral software organization. This pivotal role is central to driving market expansion and operational excellence, leveraging our cutting‑edge CAD, 3D modeling, PLM and simulation solutions to empower industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining multi‑year sales strategies, optimizing business processes, and cultivating a high‑performance team culture. This leadership position requires a proven ability to translate strategic vision into actionable plans across Sales Operations, People Management and Business Operations, ensuring sustained growth and market leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Operations Management
Lead multi‑year sales strategy and business planning for key accounts or markets
Monitor market response and adjust sales plans to optimize performance
Drive efficient team structure and delegate across Go‑to‑Market channels
Provide accurate forecasts and prioritize strategic accounts using pipeline insights
People Management & Leadership
Own workforce planning and align team with future business needs
Recruit, set performance targets, and conduct regular appraisals
Establish development plans and coach team members
Foster a high‑performance culture through leadership and engagement
Business Operations Management
Translate Siemens DISW strategy into actionable business direction
Lead budget planning and monitor cost center performance
Develop long‑term customer retention strategies for growth
Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with legal standards
General
Uphold Siemens values, culture and compliance standards
Manage personal administration including timely expense reporting
Enforce health, safety and quality requirements
Perform additional duties as required by the organization
Qualifications
Excellent Experience in:
Software Sales Management
Value Selling ideally using the Challenger approach
Presentation Skills
Communication Skills
Facilitation Skills
Teamwork & Collaboration Skills
Customer Leadership Skills
Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills
Working with, and implementing, change
Data driven decision making
MS Office and other day to day business applications
People and Business Management
Digital Industry Software Solutions
Sales CRM systems, especially SFDC
Education and Experience
Relevant local University degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing or Sales (or lower qualification with relevant work experience)
Manufacturing Software Sales experience
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.
Why us?
Working at Siemens Software means flexibility – choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We’re dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Software development
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