In today's fast-paced, software-driven world, Wind River is at the forefront of pioneering technology that empowers the world's top companies to develop mission-critical intelligent systems. Our innovative software solutions are fueling the new machine economy and driving digital transformation across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications.

We are looking for a Strategic Account Manager with a successful entrepreneurial background and proven track record of achieving targets and building client trust. The successful candidate will be required to engage clients at the most senior levels and must therefore have an executive presence, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to forge long lasting customer relationships.

Collaborate with Pre Sales, Professional Services, Management, Post Sales technical support etc. to manage and increase the share of pie with existing customers and to generate new customers, market demands and develop business for Wind River solutions.

Collaborate with global sales colleagues to establish and share best practices for continuous improvement

Collaborating closely with the Product Management and Engineering teams to address customer requirements and resolve product issues.

The role will spearhead new customer acquisition in both telco and enterprise segments, building a healthy pipeline

Accelerate go-to-market execution in cloud deals 2. Strengthen capability in selling complex cloud solutions

Planning and setting strategic initiatives for Cloud Platform, Embedded (VxWorks), and Enterprise Linux Operating System business opportunities across market





Drive business growth across Cloud, Embedded (VxWorks), and Wind River solutions

Develop, build and grow an effective presence within target accounts and become a trusted advisor to all customer touch points

Establish long-terms sales and account management strategy and implement tactical approaches to realize that strategy

Inspire the field teams (Engineering, Pre- Sales, Customer Success) to execute passionately against vision and strategy

Position Wind River in all direct sales engagements, negotiations and RFPs

Understand client business models and technology challenges

Create and drive strategic revenue growth plans through solution selling sales plans

Leverage Wind River's strategic partner ecosystem and collaborate on mutually successful sales strategies

Minimum 10+ years' experience selling software products/services

Comprehensive understanding of the Embedded (VxWorks), Cloud and Linux market with a minimum of 10+ years of experience within account management,

The role encompasses Sales and BD activities, including closing orders, exploring current customers, achieving sales targets, fostering strong relationships with major customers.

A successful candidate should have a proven track record of increasing deal sizes and developing new business independently.

Major account planning experience involving the negotiation of multi-$M deals

Ability to work effectively with senior management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 Account Director, Planning (Bengaluru)
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📍 Bengaluru