Experience

- Minimum 3 years of experience working in the Academic/Education market. - Experience selling technology, software, engineering solutions, CAD, CAE, Simulation, PLM or related solutions will be preferred. - Candidates with experience selling to Engineering Colleges, Universities and Research Institutions will be strongly preferred. - Experience engaging with University Incubation Centres, Startup Ecosystems or Innovation Centres would be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies The candidate should have:

- Strong understanding of the Academic buying process. - Experience engaging with Faculty, HODs, Deans and University leadership. - Strong relationship-building and networking skills. - Ability to conduct business and solution discussions with senior Academic stakeholders. - Good presentation and communication skills.



- Robust prospecting and new business development capability. - Ability to independently plan and manage a large geographical territory. - Experience in managing long and consultative sales cycles. - Ability to identify opportunities beyond immediate software requirements, including Research, Centres of Excellence and Startup ecosystems.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Technology or a related discipline preferred. - An MBA or equivalent qualification would be an added advantage.

Preferred Location The candidate should preferably be based in one of the major South Indian cities

Chennai

📌 Academic Sales Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Softcell Technologies Global
📍 Chennai