Outbound Sales Development Representative

Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We empower the world's most innovative companies to deliver transformational products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software solutions, we help our customers solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Whether you are a software developer, product engineer, sales team member, or part of our corporate team, at Ansys we know that by embracing what makes us each unique, we become collectively better.

Summary / Role Purpose

The Sales Development Representative plays a key role in creating and developing opportunities for new business by generating qualified leads for the Ansys, Inc. sales team. The Sales Development Representative is responsible to partner locally with field sales and channel team to nurture leads with the intent of delivering qualified opportunities to sales based on predetermined criteria. In addition to lead generation and development, the Sales Development Representative is responsible for engaging customers during Ansys event and tradeshows, updating the CRM databases with information gathered with every prospect contact. The successful Sales Development Representative generates Lead development through significant engagement in a business-to-business environment and use of internet/internal database resources to identify and profile new customers. The Sales Development Representative is an active team player, fostering sales and marketing collaboration and alignment towards joint goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable to support the leadqualification, routingand administrationprocess(where applicable)at Ansys.
• Generating new business and interest through account-based marketing programs, involving email and calling campaigns
• Followup on prospect inquiries relating to Ansys software products,qualifythem by applying sales and technical expertise and pass them to theappropriate opportunity owner and help toschedule meetings, appointments,and demoswhere needed.
• Effectively partner and work across the Marketing, Sales,ChannelandProduct teamsto support achievement of Sales target.
• Research, identify and create new market opportunities through targetedengagement into prospect accounts.
• Work closely with key internal teams and engage current accounts to developaccount intelligence, relationship maps, and use case opportunities throughdirect account engagement and insight tools to expand awareness, education,referral networks.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on the marketing plans & campaigns(marketing material, seminar, webinar, Ansys events, tradeshows and digitallyled customer engagement programs,etc)and ensure traffic at these events.
• Ensure the data integrity & consistency in CRM by updating thelead and/orcontact info and account/prospect intelligence gathered to provide visibility tomarket opportunities in assigned territory.
• Contribute toefficient and useful reporting of different lead aspects perterritory.
• Develop and communicate ongoing improvements to the process ofprospecting for and qualifying leads.
• Work on specialterritory-specificprojects andteam-specific responsibilitiesas directed.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Education & Years of Experience:Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering or related field with0+ years' experience in an inside sales function, sales or presales environment of complextechnical / industrial productsOR4+ years' experiencein an inside sales function, sales or presales environment of complextechnical / industrial products

• Technical aptitude and/or 1 year of experience in an industrial/technical sales environment

• Excellent record of customer service and customer satisfaction
• Experience in leveraging social media to identify and engage with key decision makers.
• Good telephone etiquette and computer literacy skills
• Understanding of sales automation tools and the sales process
• Fluent verbal and writteninEnglish and local language.
• Fluent in English and in the local language of the territory
• Travel: 5 - 25%

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 0-1 year experience working in a sales and/or customer relations environment
• Well-organized, self-directed team player.
• Good time management and analytical skills
• Able to assess business opportunities based on predetermined criteria in order to align opportunities with sales
• Able to understand industry issues and apply software value statements in order to engage with prospectivecustomers in a meaningful and mutually beneficial manner
• Ability to engage with prospective customers based on open probes and creation of value statements.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Understanding of SalesForce.com

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ALIGNING YOUR VALUES TO OUR SOLUTIONS

At Ansys, our diverse, collaborative teams give us the strength and insight to solve the world's most challenging engineering problems. Our ONE Ansys culture has at its core:

• Customer Focus
• Results and Accountability
• Innovation
• Transparency and Integrity
• Mastery
• Inclusiveness
• Sense of Urgency
• Collaboration and Teamwork

ENGINEERING YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in servicing well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high - met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head-on. At Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished." And it's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics.

At Ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower cost. As a measure of our success in attaining these goals, Ansys has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and FORTUNE magazines.

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following awards: Bay Area Best Places to Work, a Pillar World Awards Gold Winner, Fast Company Best Places to Work for Innovators, a Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers, the FORTUNE Future 50, a DCA Silver Winner, an R&D100 Finalist, a 20% by 2020 Women on Boards winner, a 2020 Pittsburgh Tech 50 - finalist, and America's Most Responsible Companies.

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone thrives as ONE Ansys team.

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh