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Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW) is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

We offer a role with responsibility, independence and the possibility to contribute proactively. We foster a teamwork culture with room for individual development

Please visit https://www.siemens.com/plm.

About the Role:

We are seeking a driven Sales Executive to join our regional sales team as a Simulation and Test Solutions (STS) Sales Specialist. In this role you will lead the charge in expanding our STS footprint across South Africa. This is a role focused on acquiring new customers, growing existing customer installs and driving market share growth.

The location of this role is South Africa, with travel required throughout the South Africa region.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Drive new logo acquisition across a defined set of high-potential target accounts in the region.
• Sell the full Siemens STS simulation portfolio, with a focus on value-based messaging.
• Develop and execute account plans at, for existing customers, in collaboration with Account Orchestrators, aligning simulation solutions to customer business challenges.
• Lead technical sales engagements, navigating complex buying cycles and influencing key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Success, Marketing, Renewals) to ensure seamless customer onboarding and long-term growth.
• Monitor pipeline health, forecast accurately, and contribute to strategic territory planning.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Proven experience in simulation software sales, e.g. Simcenter, STAR-CCM, HyperWorks or competitive solutions.
• A strong track record in new business development, with an ability to identify opportunities, win new logos, and successfully displace competitors in the simulation space.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills enable confident engagement with stakeholders at all levels, helping to navigate complex sales cycles and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Willingness to travel across the region as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For RSA-based candidates: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our recruitment process aligns with our Employment Equity Plan, ensuring fair representation of all designated groups as per the South African Employment Equity Act. 

We are Siemens

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!

We offer a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, pension, and private healthcare.

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